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Three: Out of Focus / What He Left Behind / Hiatus
A Collection of Gay Ménage Romances
A pair of Doms discovering an eager submissive… and room for more.
A long time couple losing hope for their marriage… and finding it again with the help of the man they both love.
An abuse survivor learning to love again… thanks to his best friend and his husband.
Trios may not be the norm, but for these men, the answer to the equation of love just might be three.
This collection features three full-length novels – Out of Focus, What He Left Behind, and Hiatus. These novels were previously published, and are also available individually.
A pair of Doms discovering an eager submissive… and room for more.
A long time couple losing hope for their marriage… and finding it again with the help of the man they both love.
An abuse survivor learning to love again… thanks to his best friend and his husband.
Trios may not be the norm, but for these men, the answer to the equation of love just might be three.
This collection features three full-length novels – Out of Focus, What He Left Behind, and Hiatus. These novels were previously published, and are also available individually.
758 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2017
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About the author
L.A. Witt
217 books2,723 followersL.A. Witt and her husband have been exiled from Spain and sent to live in Maine because rhymes are fun. She now divides her time between writing, assuring people she is aware that Maine is cold, wondering where to put her next tattoo, and trying to reason with a surly Maine coon. Rumor has it her arch nemesis, Lauren Gallagher, is also somewhere in the wilds of New England, which is why L.A. is also spending a portion of her time training a team of spec ops lobsters.
Authors Ann Gallagher and Lori A. Witt have been asked to assist in lobster training, but they "have books to write" and "need to focus on our careers" and "don't you think this rivalry has gotten a little out of hand?" They're probably just helping Lauren raise her army of squirrels trained to ride moose into battle.
Visit her website at http://www.gallagherwitt.com/.
Authors Ann Gallagher and Lori A. Witt have been asked to assist in lobster training, but they "have books to write" and "need to focus on our careers" and "don't you think this rivalry has gotten a little out of hand?" They're probably just helping Lauren raise her army of squirrels trained to ride moose into battle.
Visit her website at http://www.gallagherwitt.com/.
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September 25, 2017
Broken hearts and happily ever afyer
I liked all three of these short stories but the very last one really truly moved me. That storyline of someone being so afraid to be in a relationship kinda struck a chord on me. While I haven't experienced the same things Michael did, I know the feeling of having your brain manipulated into believing lies about yourself because people have told you them so many times it has to be true. I love how he and Josh and Ian were able to form this bond between the three of them. While it might not be conventional or acceptable in mainstream society, it worked for them and it helped him heal. This was such a beautifully written story of polyamorous love.
I liked all three of these short stories but the very last one really truly moved me. That storyline of someone being so afraid to be in a relationship kinda struck a chord on me. While I haven't experienced the same things Michael did, I know the feeling of having your brain manipulated into believing lies about yourself because people have told you them so many times it has to be true. I love how he and Josh and Ian were able to form this bond between the three of them. While it might not be conventional or acceptable in mainstream society, it worked for them and it helped him heal. This was such a beautifully written story of polyamorous love.
April 1, 2017
Three stories about threesomes, which I think are all available individually too. And my reactions to them were so different.
Out Of Focus was brilliant, I loved it, there was some great sexual tension that made my breath hitch and I really enjoyed it. 4 stars for this one.
Hiatus on the other hand I didn't really enjoy. For me it was one long, whiny, angsty, "but it's not my fault", refusal to talk, fuck up of a relationship that left me wanted to shout at all of them. Frankly 2 of the main characters were so annoying I didn't really feel they deserved a happy ever after. 2 stars.
What He Left Behind fell somewhere in between, 3 stars, bog standard, readable, nothing amazing. The story, lets face it, was a bit far fetched (not the set up maybe, the trauma felt believable, but the therapy solution I couldn't suspend disbelief in).
So, all in all, 3 stars for this collection of three very different stories. (Bonus points to the author for having such a variable writing style that I can love and hate I guess, maybe there's something for everyone here).
Out Of Focus was brilliant, I loved it, there was some great sexual tension that made my breath hitch and I really enjoyed it. 4 stars for this one.
Hiatus on the other hand I didn't really enjoy. For me it was one long, whiny, angsty, "but it's not my fault", refusal to talk, fuck up of a relationship that left me wanted to shout at all of them. Frankly 2 of the main characters were so annoying I didn't really feel they deserved a happy ever after. 2 stars.
What He Left Behind fell somewhere in between, 3 stars, bog standard, readable, nothing amazing. The story, lets face it, was a bit far fetched (not the set up maybe, the trauma felt believable, but the therapy solution I couldn't suspend disbelief in).
So, all in all, 3 stars for this collection of three very different stories. (Bonus points to the author for having such a variable writing style that I can love and hate I guess, maybe there's something for everyone here).
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January 9, 2020
Excellent
I love menage romance, but these three are different from the almost formulaic stories that are so prevalent. These three come at it from a different angle - a married couple who like to play w a third and unexpectedly fall in love, an established triad going through rough times, and a married couple who reach out to help a friend, with unexpected consequences. All three were handled well, and something I’ve rarely seen before is some of the very real and very difficult conversations that all parties would need to have to make this kind of relationship work. While there’s definitely some hot s*x, these stories are really about the relationships.
I love menage romance, but these three are different from the almost formulaic stories that are so prevalent. These three come at it from a different angle - a married couple who like to play w a third and unexpectedly fall in love, an established triad going through rough times, and a married couple who reach out to help a friend, with unexpected consequences. All three were handled well, and something I’ve rarely seen before is some of the very real and very difficult conversations that all parties would need to have to make this kind of relationship work. While there’s definitely some hot s*x, these stories are really about the relationships.
January 7, 2019
Let me start by saying I have read a number of books by this author over the years. Maybe it’s me changing but although I still like the way (style) she writes I can’t seem to get into her books the way I once did. I don’t know whether it’s just me but seems there is more sex than there is actual story which is a shame because I used to really enjoy her books. This book contained three full length stories but if you took out the sex you could probably read them in less than an hour and a half.
April 3, 2018
Long
I'm sorry to say that I didn't make the 2nd and 3rd book. And that 2as just because if how long it took me to get to the end of the 1st, I couldn't leave it unfinished. I made the decision not to continue because there was just something that didn't appeal to me and the more intimate scenes felt very dull.
I'm sorry to say that I didn't make the 2nd and 3rd book. And that 2as just because if how long it took me to get to the end of the 1st, I couldn't leave it unfinished. I made the decision not to continue because there was just something that didn't appeal to me and the more intimate scenes felt very dull.
April 29, 2018
Three : A Collection of Gay Ménage Romances by L. A. Witt. I had already read Out of Focus and enjoyed it very much. So I decided to try the other two stories in this book. All three of the stories in the book are fantastic! Definitely a must read book
August 24, 2018
Not for me
I couldn’t get into the book after finishing chapter 6 of the first book. I got annoyed with the way they thought of (I can’t remember his name). It made Me feel like a piece of meat and that’s just disgusting. I’m deleting this from my Kindle.
I couldn’t get into the book after finishing chapter 6 of the first book. I got annoyed with the way they thought of (I can’t remember his name). It made Me feel like a piece of meat and that’s just disgusting. I’m deleting this from my Kindle.
December 2, 2018
Ok
This was ok... it took a while for me to get through... ...............................it was a free read............. .......... .......................... not my cup of tea..
This was ok... it took a while for me to get through... ...............................it was a free read............. .......... .......................... not my cup of tea..
December 10, 2019
Not my scene
There's a market for books about dominant and submissive but it's but me. Threesomes were somewhat of interest. The two stars is because I didn't like the topic. I didn't want to give it a one star for not being a type of book I'd want to read.
There's a market for books about dominant and submissive but it's but me. Threesomes were somewhat of interest. The two stars is because I didn't like the topic. I didn't want to give it a one star for not being a type of book I'd want to read.
January 26, 2018
Really enjoyed all the stories. I will look for more by this author.
May 7, 2018
Skipped the second story because the premise didn't interest me. Digital copy was difficult to navigate, so this wasn't easy. The stories I did read were cute.
December 24, 2018
Daringly exciting
Quite a daring trilogy expertly constructed with pathos, humour and serious bits.
With the three booms together I was quite exhausted when I finally finished.
Quite a daring trilogy expertly constructed with pathos, humour and serious bits.
With the three booms together I was quite exhausted when I finally finished.
April 28, 2021
Book 3 best by far.
Three stars for book 1. Two stars (more like one star) for book 2. Five stars for book 3. Best by far. Completely unrealistic but still awesome.
Three stars for book 1. Two stars (more like one star) for book 2. Five stars for book 3. Best by far. Completely unrealistic but still awesome.
December 22, 2021
Read first two stories, but dnf middle of third.
January 29, 2022
worth it!
What a brilliant collection of stories! Three of the best MMM romances that I have read.
Thoroughly recommend this collection!
What a brilliant collection of stories! Three of the best MMM romances that I have read.
Thoroughly recommend this collection!
March 23, 2018
I've only read two stories out of three and I liked both of them. The third story was too angsty for me so I skipped that.
This book is definitely worth a read because the sex is hot despite its inaccuracies if it has any.
All my love,
sri
This book is definitely worth a read because the sex is hot despite its inaccuracies if it has any.
All my love,
sri
March 28, 2017
I love a good MMM and this collection had it all. I loved it.
April 15, 2017
Like it a lot
I really like these stories. I was getting tired of the sexing without storylines. These stories we're a refreshing change.
I really like these stories. I was getting tired of the sexing without storylines. These stories we're a refreshing change.
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April 15, 2017Hiatus - Read for the first time.
Out of Focus - Re-read
What He Left Behind - Skimmed
What is great about all these stories is the balance between romance (emotion, angst, etc.) and sex. Nicely rounded-out characters. Not too much plot.
Out of Focus - Re-read
What He Left Behind - Skimmed
What is great about all these stories is the balance between romance (emotion, angst, etc.) and sex. Nicely rounded-out characters. Not too much plot.
April 30, 2017
Out of Focus, 3.5 stars. Good plot, good characters. Alas, had that annoying problem of inferior communication skills in the established couple. The passive third re his personal life was teeth-grittingly annoying.
Hiatus, 1 star. Slow. So very slow. God, the resistance to getting help got old.
What He Left Behind might have won more than 3 stars, but until the experiment begins, it is intolerably slow and repetitive to the point where I skimmed. And then it was still a little like that, but not nearly so bad. I guess it was an attempt to show trepidation and seriousness? Once the action starts it's pretty good.
The word polyamory has existed since the late '90s. When I started living poly, it didn't exist. But now it does. I wish more authors would write characters able to use the internet and willing to do a little research. Or put them in places where that isn't an option, at least. This fumbling through shit that's pretty easy to find help for is outdated.
Hiatus, 1 star. Slow. So very slow. God, the resistance to getting help got old.
What He Left Behind might have won more than 3 stars, but until the experiment begins, it is intolerably slow and repetitive to the point where I skimmed. And then it was still a little like that, but not nearly so bad. I guess it was an attempt to show trepidation and seriousness? Once the action starts it's pretty good.
The word polyamory has existed since the late '90s. When I started living poly, it didn't exist. But now it does. I wish more authors would write characters able to use the internet and willing to do a little research. Or put them in places where that isn't an option, at least. This fumbling through shit that's pretty easy to find help for is outdated.
May 11, 2018
These three stories had HEA's. It took me a long time to finish this book, especially stories two and three. There was a whole lot more sex than emotion. I just couldn't feel the love.
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September 1, 2018This trilogy by L A Witt was read as individual books
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