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Boston firefighters Matt Lopez and Eugene “Johnny” Johnson have been best friends for longer than either can remember. The kind of friends who can finish each other’s sentences, who always have each other’s backs, who fit together like hand-and-glove, who don’t keep secrets from each other… Well, maybe just one, but how is a guy supposed to admit he’s into other guys when his best friend is homophobic? Besides, it’s easy for Johnny to keep that particular secret from Matt when girls are just as much of a turn-on as his best friend is. Especially one girl in particular. Eden Evans. She really doesn’t expect to live past her twenty-fifth birthday—not that she can admit that to anyone, since she knows darn well the reason sounds crazy—but still, burning her house down isn’t the way she expected to go. Good thing Boston’s finest were there to buy her a little more time… her and her book. The List. One hundred things Eden’s determined to do before she dies. With three months left and just three things still to check off, she just might make it, too. Especially when the hot firefighters who saved her bucket list from burning offer to help. They also offer her a place to stay while she figures out what to do next… and living with two men who heat her up in all sorts of unexpected ways when she’s got nothing left to lose? It brings out a side of Eden that she didn’t know she had. Suddenly, accepting the hand fate seems determined to deal her is the last thing she wants to do… THREE is a 112,000 word steamy, standalone MMF bisexual ménage romance with no cliffhangers, some heated discussions about camels, even more heat in the kitchen, and three people who find a way to make love work, even when the odds are stacked against them. It’s intended for readers who enjoy explicit scenes of MF, MM, and MMF on the way to the kind of HEA that combines sweet with heat… and doesn’t let up until everybody is fully satisfied.
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First published May 30, 2018
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May 15, 2019
I usually love MMF books, but I just didn’t find the relationship in this one believable. I have to say that I LOVED Matt and Johnny and would have been more than happy for this to be an MM book; unfortunately it was Eden who I struggled to form a connection with.
November 10, 2020
Ok so you’re going to have to just go with it in terms of how these three get together and it’s a little paint by numbers, but, what can I say, I’m a sucker for a book with a female slowly encouraging two guys to get together already. The hot scenes are all hot (MFM and MMF) and Karma’s dirty talk is on point. I wasn’t quite swept away, but I needed an ice pack once I was finished so 3.5 stars as far as smut goes (that’s probably higher for you Goodreads easy graders).
June 13, 2018
Chloe Lynn Ellis is an author duo (spoiler alert if you weren't aware of it yet) and the first time that i read their books, i fell in love with how they created a bisexual novel that was absolutely stunning. At first i thought it was a fluke - i mean, how many times can you write a menage theme novel and it still be engaging and even interesting enough so that the readers keep coming back? Well, let me tell you that these two have managed to do it.
Three is just as captivating as the previous books i've read by this author and the bonus was that it was longer than any other, which would account for why i couldn't finish it within the first few hours of getting my hands on the book. The characters were quite something. I loved how Eden was accident prone (hello, my name is Kat and i'm a klutz too!!!) and had a bucket list with things that even i would take for granted, and yet she didn't. but what i didn't like about her? The fac that she took the 'not living past 25 years old' way too literally. Then again, i've never come across this on a personal level, so maybe i'm not giving her enough credit for how much it impacts her life.
Now, when it comes to Matt and Johnny... well, i would love to have my own firefighters for my own. I mean, wow. They are sensitive, strong, a bit OCD, strong (wait, i said that already), sexy, totally comfortable in their own skin, and into Eden.. even if they do try to deny their own attraction to one another. And did i mention hot? Yeah, i probably did. But anyways!!! Their friendship is something that i wish people would realize how rare they are. They know one another inside and out and when it comes right down to it, they know what they're about to do before the other one knows it, and that's something that anyone should strive to have when it comes to friends and family.
I loved the way this story was developed - it wasn't a relationship that fell into bed right off the bat, but that sizzled until the chemistry exploded and forced them to make a decision - jump right in or leave. It pushed limits. It helped discover the many boundaries that they're willing to overcome together.
I can't wait to find out what else this duo is going to write and maybe even find out who they are and discover how they write individually...
*ARC provided by Author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Kathleen, The Small Girl from A small girl, her man and her books
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June 5, 2018
3.5/5 - Honestly this was a great story and the characters were adorable - I think perhaps Johnny was my favourite since he was the only one that truly knew what he wanted out of life. I think Eden's particular storyline was a bit of a stretch - superstitions aside like why would you think that? I'm unsure. Matty was a rude individual for the first half of the book - he was ignorant and that truly annoyed me, I don't mind the whole reluctant thing in a book but damn some of the words he used were more than a bit rude. Sad about this since I rated 2 of her other books 5 stars so perhaps it was a one off because I typically love the books. HEA was sweet as per usual, definitely a nice book to read even though I had my issues.
May 27, 2019
Needed a whole lot of suspension of disbelief to get through this one, and while the characters were well-fleshed out (and distinctive) I felt like the romance was lacking. Romance, not sex. There was a lot of (really hot, even the MF scenes) sex but it took entirely too long for the relationship development to progress.
That's not to say I didn't like it, I did. I loved that the triad made time for each other as couples, not just all of them together, and that ending was hella sweet. (Although, I cringed a bit at Matt sort of stealing his Dad's thunder like that, at Santi's wedding - even though it wasn't painted as a big deal and didn't have anyone else's reactions to the proposal. )
That's not to say I didn't like it, I did. I loved that the triad made time for each other as couples, not just all of them together, and that ending was hella sweet. (Although, I cringed a bit at Matt sort of stealing his Dad's thunder like that, at Santi's wedding - even though it wasn't painted as a big deal and didn't have anyone else's reactions to the proposal. )
June 3, 2018
"This above all, to thine own self be true..." W. Shakespeare, Hamlet
Chloe Lynn Ellis is such a perceptive author. Her previous menage romances have made triads seem like a viable 'normal' for certain people under certain circumstances. Usually something in the characters' backgrounds makes the menage seem perfectly stable and sensible for them. Three is a little different. The three young people involved are'nt particularly 'damaged', but they are laboring under more than a few misconceptions about how to live satisfying adult lives. Roommates and fellow firefighters Matt and Johhny have grown up together and are BFFs. Matt has some real issues around homophobia. His antipathy to gays stems from a traumatic family experience, and in hurt and anger he's withdrawn from all relationships but friendship with Johnny. Johnny knows he's bi-sexual, and in love with Matt, but he stays in the closet for fear of alienating Matt. On a fire call, they meet Eden, who at 24 lives with the neurotically mistaken belief that she will die before she turns 25. Her Bucket List is the mechanism that brings them together. These three young people find in each other the mirrors that reflect who they truly are, showing them how others perceive them. They give each other the support to make changes, the courage to live their own truth, and the desire to be better people - in short, they come to understand themselves and truly love each other. Watching this alternative relationship develop is almost magical - it's like watching as a flower bud unfolds, or seeing a baby being born. It a little messy, it's miraculous, and so incredibly uplifting that by the time I finished reading, I felt as though I'd been blessed. My sincere thanks to Hidden Gems for the ARC of Three, and my voluntary, independent, and uncompensated opinion is that Three is a standout in its genre, and a classic-to-be. I've put it on my "Re-read List." Read it once, and you will understand why.
Chloe Lynn Ellis is such a perceptive author. Her previous menage romances have made triads seem like a viable 'normal' for certain people under certain circumstances. Usually something in the characters' backgrounds makes the menage seem perfectly stable and sensible for them. Three is a little different. The three young people involved are'nt particularly 'damaged', but they are laboring under more than a few misconceptions about how to live satisfying adult lives. Roommates and fellow firefighters Matt and Johhny have grown up together and are BFFs. Matt has some real issues around homophobia. His antipathy to gays stems from a traumatic family experience, and in hurt and anger he's withdrawn from all relationships but friendship with Johnny. Johnny knows he's bi-sexual, and in love with Matt, but he stays in the closet for fear of alienating Matt. On a fire call, they meet Eden, who at 24 lives with the neurotically mistaken belief that she will die before she turns 25. Her Bucket List is the mechanism that brings them together. These three young people find in each other the mirrors that reflect who they truly are, showing them how others perceive them. They give each other the support to make changes, the courage to live their own truth, and the desire to be better people - in short, they come to understand themselves and truly love each other. Watching this alternative relationship develop is almost magical - it's like watching as a flower bud unfolds, or seeing a baby being born. It a little messy, it's miraculous, and so incredibly uplifting that by the time I finished reading, I felt as though I'd been blessed. My sincere thanks to Hidden Gems for the ARC of Three, and my voluntary, independent, and uncompensated opinion is that Three is a standout in its genre, and a classic-to-be. I've put it on my "Re-read List." Read it once, and you will understand why.
January 10, 2019
1 Star - DNF
I tried on and off to get into this story...made it to 31% and then gave up. By that point I still didn’t feel a connection between the 3 main characters. I know I’m in the minority, but I was bored.
I tried on and off to get into this story...made it to 31% and then gave up. By that point I still didn’t feel a connection between the 3 main characters. I know I’m in the minority, but I was bored.
April 8, 2019
Swoon! Steamy! I thought this was a great read! I loved the relationship between Matt, Johnny and Eden. They meshed well and seemed to fit together perfectly.
This was my first time reading Chloe Lynn Ellis and based on how much I liked "Three," I will definitely be a repeat reader!
This was my first time reading Chloe Lynn Ellis and based on how much I liked "Three," I will definitely be a repeat reader!
July 5, 2018
Loved this story!!! The characters were all well-drawn and the story was so much fun. Not to mention scorching hot!
Recommended for lovers of MMF menage romance.
Recommended for lovers of MMF menage romance.
January 15, 2021
Very Similar to Mine
If you've read and enjoyed Mine (by this author), you would probably enjoy this as well. I found both books to be quite similar, especially where the main male characters are concerned.
First, we have Mateo "Matt" Lopez. Matt developed some very definite (read: negative, homophobic) feelings toward gay men when his father came out. Matt blamed his father's being gay for the dissolution of their family, resulting in his mother "running away" and the destruction of their father/son relationship.
Do I need to even say that Matt's entire way of seeing his family situation was rooted in ignorance and pain on his part? I didn't think so.
Next, we have Eugene "Johnny" Johnson. He and Matt have been best friends since forever. Johnny was an "oops" baby, born the last in a big family. As such, he was often ignored in his family growing up, so Matt's family became his surrogate. Even though they grew up as close as brothers, there was something that Johnny kept from his best friend--especially after Matt's dad came out--Johnny is bi. Not only that, but Johnny has had a thing for Matt for... forever. So far, the fact that they live and work together hasn't been an issue...even if other people wonder at their closeness.
Lastly, we have Eden Evans. Eden is an only child, raised by her Aunt Maria (her father's sister) when both of her parents were killed in a car accident. With Maria being in the Navy, Eden never really had roots... but she never thought she'd need them, either. Eden was convinced that the women in her mother's family were cursed, as none of them lived past the age of 24. Eden was also convinced that this was her inescapable fate, so she created a Bucket List when she was a teenager--100 things to do before she turned 25/died. It's because of her Bucket List that she meets firefighters Matt and Johnny.
Though Matt hadn't been raised with homophobic ideals (like the character in Mine), he was still that sort of "manly man" with anti-gay thinking and it was enjoyable to watch him wrestle with the challenges of what he thought he knew and felt when faced with, not only the truth of his bigotry, but his changing feelings toward his best friend.
And even if the people around him could be OK with two men openly being in a relationship, it's an entirely different ballgame when both of those men are also in love with a woman, Eden, and she's in love with both of them. The reactions they initially got were...let's just say not positive... the most intense reaction coming from an unexpected place.
Johnny was my absolute favorite! He was so funny and real... I just loved him! Johnny probably gets 3 or 4 of those stars by himself; Matt's struggles earn 2.5 maybe 3 stars...
There's another MMF romance by this author that I kind of wanted to read, but if it's going to follow this same formula (two guys who are best friends, one is bi, the other is straight and homophobic; add a woman to complete the triad), then I think I'm going to pass.
If you've read and enjoyed Mine (by this author), you would probably enjoy this as well. I found both books to be quite similar, especially where the main male characters are concerned.
First, we have Mateo "Matt" Lopez. Matt developed some very definite (read: negative, homophobic) feelings toward gay men when his father came out. Matt blamed his father's being gay for the dissolution of their family, resulting in his mother "running away" and the destruction of their father/son relationship.
Do I need to even say that Matt's entire way of seeing his family situation was rooted in ignorance and pain on his part? I didn't think so.
Next, we have Eugene "Johnny" Johnson. He and Matt have been best friends since forever. Johnny was an "oops" baby, born the last in a big family. As such, he was often ignored in his family growing up, so Matt's family became his surrogate. Even though they grew up as close as brothers, there was something that Johnny kept from his best friend--especially after Matt's dad came out--Johnny is bi. Not only that, but Johnny has had a thing for Matt for... forever. So far, the fact that they live and work together hasn't been an issue...even if other people wonder at their closeness.
Lastly, we have Eden Evans. Eden is an only child, raised by her Aunt Maria (her father's sister) when both of her parents were killed in a car accident. With Maria being in the Navy, Eden never really had roots... but she never thought she'd need them, either. Eden was convinced that the women in her mother's family were cursed, as none of them lived past the age of 24. Eden was also convinced that this was her inescapable fate, so she created a Bucket List when she was a teenager--100 things to do before she turned 25/died. It's because of her Bucket List that she meets firefighters Matt and Johnny.
Though Matt hadn't been raised with homophobic ideals (like the character in Mine), he was still that sort of "manly man" with anti-gay thinking and it was enjoyable to watch him wrestle with the challenges of what he thought he knew and felt when faced with, not only the truth of his bigotry, but his changing feelings toward his best friend.
And even if the people around him could be OK with two men openly being in a relationship, it's an entirely different ballgame when both of those men are also in love with a woman, Eden, and she's in love with both of them. The reactions they initially got were...let's just say not positive... the most intense reaction coming from an unexpected place.
Johnny was my absolute favorite! He was so funny and real... I just loved him! Johnny probably gets 3 or 4 of those stars by himself; Matt's struggles earn 2.5 maybe 3 stars...
There's another MMF romance by this author that I kind of wanted to read, but if it's going to follow this same formula (two guys who are best friends, one is bi, the other is straight and homophobic; add a woman to complete the triad), then I think I'm going to pass.
July 16, 2018
l love menage romances & this is a good one. The drama is fairly low, mostly family-ish type & not necessarily menage related but more about the individuals themselves.
First we have Eden, who burns her apartment down while trying to cook pancakes. Learn to cook is #66 on her bucket list. She has a list of things she wants to do before she is 25, which she has been working on since she was 16. That was when she did some family geneology & discovered that every woman in her direct line, going back generations, died during their 25th year of a variety of accidents. This makes her certain she will never attain that age so she makes no long term plans (like nursing school) and forms no ties with anyone. When a couple sexy firemen offer her a place to stay she begins to rethink not forming any ties
Then we have Matt, who is carrying the mother of all grudges against his father. His dad came out as gay about 8 years prior & divorced Matt's mom. Matt hasn't spoke to him since & is homophobic as a result. He unloads this on Eden, who doesn't respond well to it, calls him a dick and decides to move out because she can't deal with his bigotry. For whatever reason this is the wake up call Matt needs & he takes what she said about his attitudes and begins to change them. All I can think about this is "Wow, that was easy. too easy? Maybe?" He begins speaking to his dad again & re-establishing a relationship with him & his partner. He drops the homophobic language. He realizes he's actually attracted to his best friend Johnny. Threesomes with Eden reinforce this.
Johnny had it together the whole time. His angst was being attracted to his homophobic friend Matt & having to keep it to himself. He slept with Eden on day one & encouraged her to sleep with Matt as well. Johnny is all for a threesome relationship & thinks Eden is perfect for them.
They work through the bucket list, deal with Eden's "I'm going to die any day now" angst, deal with Matt's grudge, deal with Johnny's fear of turning Matt against him, and come together in a stong relationship.
I really liked the book. My only real issues were Matt getting over his homophobia so easily, I really think more angst would occur in that situation, and Eden being such a pathetic cook she sets her kitchen on fire making pancakes. Sorry but if you aren't smart enough to realize they have to be flipped, probably you shouldn't be allowed to live without regular supervision. Only deliberate, willful ignorance explains that level of lacking common sense .
First we have Eden, who burns her apartment down while trying to cook pancakes. Learn to cook is #66 on her bucket list. She has a list of things she wants to do before she is 25, which she has been working on since she was 16. That was when she did some family geneology & discovered that every woman in her direct line, going back generations, died during their 25th year of a variety of accidents. This makes her certain she will never attain that age so she makes no long term plans (like nursing school) and forms no ties with anyone. When a couple sexy firemen offer her a place to stay she begins to rethink not forming any ties
Then we have Matt, who is carrying the mother of all grudges against his father. His dad came out as gay about 8 years prior & divorced Matt's mom. Matt hasn't spoke to him since & is homophobic as a result. He unloads this on Eden, who doesn't respond well to it, calls him a dick and decides to move out because she can't deal with his bigotry. For whatever reason this is the wake up call Matt needs & he takes what she said about his attitudes and begins to change them. All I can think about this is "Wow, that was easy. too easy? Maybe?" He begins speaking to his dad again & re-establishing a relationship with him & his partner. He drops the homophobic language. He realizes he's actually attracted to his best friend Johnny. Threesomes with Eden reinforce this.
Johnny had it together the whole time. His angst was being attracted to his homophobic friend Matt & having to keep it to himself. He slept with Eden on day one & encouraged her to sleep with Matt as well. Johnny is all for a threesome relationship & thinks Eden is perfect for them.
They work through the bucket list, deal with Eden's "I'm going to die any day now" angst, deal with Matt's grudge, deal with Johnny's fear of turning Matt against him, and come together in a stong relationship.
I really liked the book. My only real issues were Matt getting over his homophobia so easily, I really think more angst would occur in that situation, and Eden being such a pathetic cook she sets her kitchen on fire making pancakes. Sorry but if you aren't smart enough to realize they have to be flipped, probably you shouldn't be allowed to live without regular supervision. Only deliberate, willful ignorance explains that level of lacking common sense .
February 21, 2019
I would like to start off with the positive things about this book. I chose it for a reason and I will not list anything negative without giving some positives. This is actually the first book I've rated as one star
What I read, which was about 70% before I couldn't take it anymore, was hot!
I mostly enjoyed the male characters, especially Johnny. They had good personalities and I liked the dynamics of their friendship.
The writing style itself was pretty good. I didn't notice many errors or repeated words/phrases.
The negatives to this book, in my opinion, far out weighted the positives, though and it offended me, (and I'm not easily offended), enough that I could only give it one star.
The major thing that upset me was that the female character constantly put down her "occupation". That is in quotes because she said a CNA (certified nursing assistant) was not an occupation, only a job. I took that personally because I was a CNA for quite a while, before I went to college. I was happy with my occupation and only went to college to further my career because I needed a guaranteed 8-5 Monday through Friday job due to raising children on my own. This is the sole reason I gave the book one star. The rest of these negatives I could deal with and probably would have given it three, possibly four stars.
In my opinion this book didn't have much of a back (or underlying story). It was more book porn than erotica. Which really isn't a positive or a negative, just something to comment on. I do, rarely, but occasionally want book porn and don't mind reading something that doesn't have a lot of plot.
This part of my review contains possible spoilers, but not so much that I felt the need to flag it.
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One of the male characters (Matt) was homophobic, but quickly (like within minutes) changed his opinion. It wasn't because he was in denial or anything, it was because the female, who he'd only known for a short time, told him he was an ass. Suddenly he was accepting and pro LGBT.
I would like to give some kind of recommendation to other readers, but because of the female's constant insistence that she was too good for her job, and if she wasn't a nurse then she was wasting her time, I just can't.
What I read, which was about 70% before I couldn't take it anymore, was hot!
I mostly enjoyed the male characters, especially Johnny. They had good personalities and I liked the dynamics of their friendship.
The writing style itself was pretty good. I didn't notice many errors or repeated words/phrases.
The negatives to this book, in my opinion, far out weighted the positives, though and it offended me, (and I'm not easily offended), enough that I could only give it one star.
The major thing that upset me was that the female character constantly put down her "occupation". That is in quotes because she said a CNA (certified nursing assistant) was not an occupation, only a job. I took that personally because I was a CNA for quite a while, before I went to college. I was happy with my occupation and only went to college to further my career because I needed a guaranteed 8-5 Monday through Friday job due to raising children on my own. This is the sole reason I gave the book one star. The rest of these negatives I could deal with and probably would have given it three, possibly four stars.
In my opinion this book didn't have much of a back (or underlying story). It was more book porn than erotica. Which really isn't a positive or a negative, just something to comment on. I do, rarely, but occasionally want book porn and don't mind reading something that doesn't have a lot of plot.
This part of my review contains possible spoilers, but not so much that I felt the need to flag it.
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One of the male characters (Matt) was homophobic, but quickly (like within minutes) changed his opinion. It wasn't because he was in denial or anything, it was because the female, who he'd only known for a short time, told him he was an ass. Suddenly he was accepting and pro LGBT.
I would like to give some kind of recommendation to other readers, but because of the female's constant insistence that she was too good for her job, and if she wasn't a nurse then she was wasting her time, I just can't.
June 4, 2018
Wow!! Hot, hot, hot!! Awesome book about love with a difference.
Eden is certain she will not see her 25th birthday so she makes a bucket list of things to do before then. At 24 and with only a few months before her birthday she finds herself recused by two sexy firefighters. They invite her to stay with them when she has nowhere to go but there is something about these two guys she can’t stop thinking about.
Johnny has been in love with Matty for as long as he can remember but the problem is Matty is his best friend so he keeps his feelings in check so he won’t lose him. When he meets Eden there is something about her that pushes his buttons in the right way and he knows she can feel it too but what happens when he can see Matty liking her as well.
Matty is living and loving life but he can’t help feeling betrayed by his father who broke his family up to start a relationship with a man. Eden falls into his lap one day on a call out and he is drawn to her immediately. Because of his past, he also has some strong opinions when it comes to gay relationships so is unsure why he is starting to feel something more for his best friend Johnny.
I truly loved this story and could not put it down. This is an MMF story so if you a fan then you will not regret reading this book.
I read this book voluntarily for an honest review.
Eden is certain she will not see her 25th birthday so she makes a bucket list of things to do before then. At 24 and with only a few months before her birthday she finds herself recused by two sexy firefighters. They invite her to stay with them when she has nowhere to go but there is something about these two guys she can’t stop thinking about.
Johnny has been in love with Matty for as long as he can remember but the problem is Matty is his best friend so he keeps his feelings in check so he won’t lose him. When he meets Eden there is something about her that pushes his buttons in the right way and he knows she can feel it too but what happens when he can see Matty liking her as well.
Matty is living and loving life but he can’t help feeling betrayed by his father who broke his family up to start a relationship with a man. Eden falls into his lap one day on a call out and he is drawn to her immediately. Because of his past, he also has some strong opinions when it comes to gay relationships so is unsure why he is starting to feel something more for his best friend Johnny.
I truly loved this story and could not put it down. This is an MMF story so if you a fan then you will not regret reading this book.
I read this book voluntarily for an honest review.
June 3, 2018
**3.5**
First off, I truly enjoyed reading Three. However, the book really didn't have to be so long. There's a lot of filler, and it makes the story drag in places.
Matt and Johnny are childhood friends. They grew up as brothers and do everything together. For years, Johnny has had a crush on Matt. Matt has homophobic tendencies, so Johnny fears telling his secret. Losing Matt's friendship would break his heart.
Eden thinks she's living on borrowed time. She's convinced she won't see her 25th birthday and is determined to complete her bucket list. In the process of trying to complete #66, Eden accidentally starts a fire and has to call for help. Matt and Johnny, our two sexy neighborhood firemen receive the call.
The attraction is instant. Both men are attracted to Eden and want to keep her around. How can they convince her she doesn't have one foot already in the grave? When changes around the home and work give Matt a new outlook on life, will Johnny finally tell Matt his truth?
Three is a story of acknowledging and accepting ALL love. Ellis encourages readers to take risks and live life to its fullest. A sweet, emotional story that is worth the read.
I received a free copy of this book via Hidden Gems Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
First off, I truly enjoyed reading Three. However, the book really didn't have to be so long. There's a lot of filler, and it makes the story drag in places.
Matt and Johnny are childhood friends. They grew up as brothers and do everything together. For years, Johnny has had a crush on Matt. Matt has homophobic tendencies, so Johnny fears telling his secret. Losing Matt's friendship would break his heart.
Eden thinks she's living on borrowed time. She's convinced she won't see her 25th birthday and is determined to complete her bucket list. In the process of trying to complete #66, Eden accidentally starts a fire and has to call for help. Matt and Johnny, our two sexy neighborhood firemen receive the call.
The attraction is instant. Both men are attracted to Eden and want to keep her around. How can they convince her she doesn't have one foot already in the grave? When changes around the home and work give Matt a new outlook on life, will Johnny finally tell Matt his truth?
Three is a story of acknowledging and accepting ALL love. Ellis encourages readers to take risks and live life to its fullest. A sweet, emotional story that is worth the read.
I received a free copy of this book via Hidden Gems Books and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2018
Eden is pretty sure she's going to die before her 25th birthday, and she's determined to finish the 100 items on her bucket list before anything happens to her. Her plans go astray, however, when she attempts number 66 on her bucket list (learning to cook) and she ends up setting her whole building on fire. Enter Matty and Johnny, two firefighter roommates who have been friends forever. They think nothing can come between their friendship - until they meet Eden. She's perfect for both of them, but can they all get over their separate issues in order to give their threesome a chance?
I really enjoyed Three. I thought Eden, Johnny, and Matty all had great back stories and there was great character development throughout the story.
While remaining a romance, this wasn't just a romance for the sake of romantic scenes; each character had their own narrative and voice, and all three propelled the story along nicely. The writing was well done and easy to follow, and scenes where they were together, especially all three of them, were especially steamy. I would definitely recommend Three to anyone looking to kick their normal romance books up a notch.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy.
I really enjoyed Three. I thought Eden, Johnny, and Matty all had great back stories and there was great character development throughout the story.
While remaining a romance, this wasn't just a romance for the sake of romantic scenes; each character had their own narrative and voice, and all three propelled the story along nicely. The writing was well done and easy to follow, and scenes where they were together, especially all three of them, were especially steamy. I would definitely recommend Three to anyone looking to kick their normal romance books up a notch.
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy.
June 3, 2018
Three
I voluntarily read an arc of this book for a fair and honest review. Three takes place in Boston, both Matt and Johnny are firefighters. Matt is blissfully unaware that Johnny lusts after him. Matt is most definitely the alpha of the two, with Johnny, content with being the beta. Because of Matt’s father coming out of the closet when he was younger and the relationship fall out that followed, Johnny is sure Matt will never accept his feelings. Therefore, the fact that Johnny is bisexual has made it easy to keep his feelings to himself. Eden’s introduction to the story is less than stellar. I mean who actually believes pancakes only cook on one side? When all goes to hell in her kitchen, a fire is born. She’s in the kitchen, and at no point does she think about dousing the fire with water? From this point on, I declare the book “a skimmer”. the predictability and storyline is one we’ve read many times. Eden, Matt and Johnny become a threesome. Eventually, Eden recognizes Johnny’s feelings for Matt. Matt gets ticked off and moody. We’ve read this story before...just new names and occupations.
I voluntarily read an arc of this book for a fair and honest review. Three takes place in Boston, both Matt and Johnny are firefighters. Matt is blissfully unaware that Johnny lusts after him. Matt is most definitely the alpha of the two, with Johnny, content with being the beta. Because of Matt’s father coming out of the closet when he was younger and the relationship fall out that followed, Johnny is sure Matt will never accept his feelings. Therefore, the fact that Johnny is bisexual has made it easy to keep his feelings to himself. Eden’s introduction to the story is less than stellar. I mean who actually believes pancakes only cook on one side? When all goes to hell in her kitchen, a fire is born. She’s in the kitchen, and at no point does she think about dousing the fire with water? From this point on, I declare the book “a skimmer”. the predictability and storyline is one we’ve read many times. Eden, Matt and Johnny become a threesome. Eventually, Eden recognizes Johnny’s feelings for Matt. Matt gets ticked off and moody. We’ve read this story before...just new names and occupations.
June 4, 2018
🔥Two gorgeous firefighters come to a damsel's rescue then can't extinguish the passion she ignites!😱😉
June 2, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
Yes, this is both a 🔥steamy and at times sweetly sappy MMF menage 💜romance with a heroine that's living as hard as she can for fear of her early demise. The plot was interesting, the heat pretty 💥explosive and I can see why many readers will enjoy Eden, Matt and Johnny's story. The author kept my attention as the three grew closer and dealt with both Eden's early death issues and Matt's estrangement from his father, and I eagerly waited for the two male leads to admit and do something about their attraction.
But several elements detracted from my enjoyment of their story. The multiple POV used to take the reader into each MC's thoughts turned into long musings oft repeated that just made the story drag on too long for me. It could easily have been told with at least a fourth less words. And, constant run-on sentences did not help. Finally, the epilogue was mega sweet and not at all to my taste.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
June 2, 2018
Format: Kindle Edition
Yes, this is both a 🔥steamy and at times sweetly sappy MMF menage 💜romance with a heroine that's living as hard as she can for fear of her early demise. The plot was interesting, the heat pretty 💥explosive and I can see why many readers will enjoy Eden, Matt and Johnny's story. The author kept my attention as the three grew closer and dealt with both Eden's early death issues and Matt's estrangement from his father, and I eagerly waited for the two male leads to admit and do something about their attraction.
But several elements detracted from my enjoyment of their story. The multiple POV used to take the reader into each MC's thoughts turned into long musings oft repeated that just made the story drag on too long for me. It could easily have been told with at least a fourth less words. And, constant run-on sentences did not help. Finally, the epilogue was mega sweet and not at all to my taste.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
June 10, 2018
This was a very sexy romance. The story line was great and the characters were well developed. Johnny has known he is bi-sexual since high school. He is madly in love with his best friend who he grew up with and lives with. Matt is the best friend and when he was in high school his dad came out as gay and this has caused Matt to be extremely homophobic. Johnny and Matt have grown up together and joined the academy together and now are both fire fighters in the same unit. They respond to a fire at an apartment complex and this is where Eden enters the picture. She is almost 25 and has a bucket list of over 100 things to do before her fast approaching birthday. Her parents died when she was very small and she is on her own with no place to stay since her attempt at cooking which burned down her building. The authors do a great job of developing a dynamic relationship between the three of these characters. This is a must read! Strongly recommend!!!
I received an ARC copy of this book for my honest opinion.
I received an ARC copy of this book for my honest opinion.
June 21, 2018
Johnny, a closet bisexual, has been best friends with Matty since they were very young. Johnny has kept part of his sexuality along with his feelings for Matty hidden for fear of destroying their friendship. Matty harbors some serious resentment against his dad who came out eight years ago. He blames his Dad’s being gay for the destruction of his family. They’re now both firefighters at the same station when they get a call that leads them right to Eden. Eden will forever change their lives.
This was hands down one of the sexiest, hottest books I’ve EVER read!! The ramping of of sexual tension between Johnny and Matty was intense! I loved how the three of them complimented each other. Matty’s best man speech was utter perfection! While I loved that it felt like the characters were speaking directly to me, I definitely could have done without the overuse of “amirite” and “hella.” Even though it got a bit annoying, the story and characters were so great that I still felt this book deserved a full 4 Stars.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
This was hands down one of the sexiest, hottest books I’ve EVER read!! The ramping of of sexual tension between Johnny and Matty was intense! I loved how the three of them complimented each other. Matty’s best man speech was utter perfection! While I loved that it felt like the characters were speaking directly to me, I definitely could have done without the overuse of “amirite” and “hella.” Even though it got a bit annoying, the story and characters were so great that I still felt this book deserved a full 4 Stars.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
June 5, 2018
Flirty and fun with emotional depth
Three by Chloe Lynn Ellis is a wonderful book that explores the possibilities of relationships. The characters in this story are so very fun and engaging. The antics of Matt and Johnny are entertaining to say the least. Eden is a beautiful woman inside and out and she brings out to many endearing qualities of Matt and Johnny. Her backstory is interesting and is the focus of much of this trio's relationship development. The chemistry in this book is off the charts with sexy scenes that will keep you turning the pages.
I really enjoyed the development of the storylines as well as the emotionally deep relationship that evolves rather naturally. This story and it's characters is one of those that will stay with me for a long time to come. Absolutely loved reading this book as it is, overall, a very well written one.
I voluntarily read an Advanced REader Copy of this book via Hidden Gems.
Three by Chloe Lynn Ellis is a wonderful book that explores the possibilities of relationships. The characters in this story are so very fun and engaging. The antics of Matt and Johnny are entertaining to say the least. Eden is a beautiful woman inside and out and she brings out to many endearing qualities of Matt and Johnny. Her backstory is interesting and is the focus of much of this trio's relationship development. The chemistry in this book is off the charts with sexy scenes that will keep you turning the pages.
I really enjoyed the development of the storylines as well as the emotionally deep relationship that evolves rather naturally. This story and it's characters is one of those that will stay with me for a long time to come. Absolutely loved reading this book as it is, overall, a very well written one.
I voluntarily read an Advanced REader Copy of this book via Hidden Gems.
June 7, 2018
Eden, Matt & Johnny have a love that will last a lifetime. Even with all the problems they’ve had from the beginning, their relationships all start off as friendships. Matt has loved Johnny all his life, but after his reaction to his dad coming out, he gives up on the possibility of ever being with him in favor of their friendship. Eden comes in with a bang that will leave them all reeling, but she figures out Johnny’s secret immediately and hopes it will work out for them. Her bucket list is the only thing she lives for while in fear that she won’t make it to her 25th birthday like her ancestors before her. With the help of these two inspiring boys, she completes her list and adds so much more to it. The challenges they’ll face together will only bring them closer together and show them all what true love is really all about. I’m voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader copy of this book.
June 2, 2018
"Different" might not be so bad...
What is normal? Just because something is "different" does that mean it's wrong? That's the question this book asks. That is the question Johnny, Matt and Eden must find the answer to. I loved this story and these characters. With her belief about the "curse" following the women of her family, Eden made the decision to live her life to the fullest in the time given her. She made her bucket list and checked each item off. Matt was able to look into his "soul" and realize his faults. He also was able to reach for what and who he wanted. Then there was Johnny...all I can say is how could you NOT love Johnny. True love doesn't recognize gender or numbers. Just ask these "Three".
*I received an Advance Reader's Copy of this book which I am voluntarily reviewing*
What is normal? Just because something is "different" does that mean it's wrong? That's the question this book asks. That is the question Johnny, Matt and Eden must find the answer to. I loved this story and these characters. With her belief about the "curse" following the women of her family, Eden made the decision to live her life to the fullest in the time given her. She made her bucket list and checked each item off. Matt was able to look into his "soul" and realize his faults. He also was able to reach for what and who he wanted. Then there was Johnny...all I can say is how could you NOT love Johnny. True love doesn't recognize gender or numbers. Just ask these "Three".
*I received an Advance Reader's Copy of this book which I am voluntarily reviewing*
June 2, 2018
If I could give this 10 stars, I would do so in a microsecond.
A scorching hot tale of self discovery and sexual exploration. Sinful in its telling yet also poignant, two best friends and the girl they take into their home and lives, navigate the murky waters of turning friends into lovers. Can these three successfully open their hearts to embracing the true love they find for each other within? In today's society, can they figure out how to live their lives together as a triad, loving deeply each member?
Each chapter is told from one of the three main character's perspectives. To get the inside knowledge what excites, worries, and turns on each character is what makes this story truly beautiful and a joy to read. I cannot recommend this book more highly!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Read Copy of this book.
June 4, 2018
Eden has always thought that her life was a ticking time bomb. Johnny and Matt have been best friends since they were little. Each is keeping a secret, but together they are united. Will Eden finally overcome her fear of what she thinks is her fate? Will Johnny ever be able to admit his true feelings to Matt? Will Matt be able to recognize who he truly is?
This was definitely a steamy read and I loved each character for different reasons. I loved how Eden was determined to live to the fullest and how once she overcame her fear she really dived right into everything. I loved how Johnny was the the goofy, loving one who despite feelings unloved by his family, he really wanted to love and support everyone. Matt was a tough love one at first, but as he grew and let himself feel, he showed a completely different side! Great read!
This was definitely a steamy read and I loved each character for different reasons. I loved how Eden was determined to live to the fullest and how once she overcame her fear she really dived right into everything. I loved how Johnny was the the goofy, loving one who despite feelings unloved by his family, he really wanted to love and support everyone. Matt was a tough love one at first, but as he grew and let himself feel, he showed a completely different side! Great read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 6, 2018
A Review of Three (MMF Bisexual Menage Romance) by Chloe Lynn Ellis
Matt, Johnny and Eden - 4 Stars
I really like the cover for this book and the three main characters are well written for the most part. There does seem to be a little bit of immaturity, but that could just be my interpretation of it. The connection between Matt and Johnny is spot on for guys that have been spent years together and have to trust each other at work and play. This author deals with the subject of homophobia and bisexuality in a way that makes sense to them. Eden, bless her heart, has some major issues that need to be dealt with, that don't include burning down her home. But fate has a way of stepping in and putting people together that might not have met otherwise. Worth the price of admission to read this roller coaster of a story.
**Honest review voluntarily provided from a Complimentary Copy**
Matt, Johnny and Eden - 4 Stars
I really like the cover for this book and the three main characters are well written for the most part. There does seem to be a little bit of immaturity, but that could just be my interpretation of it. The connection between Matt and Johnny is spot on for guys that have been spent years together and have to trust each other at work and play. This author deals with the subject of homophobia and bisexuality in a way that makes sense to them. Eden, bless her heart, has some major issues that need to be dealt with, that don't include burning down her home. But fate has a way of stepping in and putting people together that might not have met otherwise. Worth the price of admission to read this roller coaster of a story.
**Honest review voluntarily provided from a Complimentary Copy**
November 14, 2018
One of the best written trio’s I’ve seen
Best Friends secretly in love triple point of view
Standalone
Eden looses everything in a fire and is taken in by the firefighters who rescued her after one of them is injured in the blaze. Johnny has been in love with his BFF and roommate Matt forever, but Matt is a homophobic straight man. Matt shares everything with his BFFJohnny, including women like their new houseguest. Will this trio blow up as feelings are revealed?
Hot!
Appreciated the balance in the dynamic between the three. Appreciated the development of Matt’s feelings with his father, coworker, and BFF.
Think Eden had weakest relationship of the three - she felt like the reason for the relationship but not the glue of it.
Wanted to see more about how the coworkers responded to them.
Best Friends secretly in love triple point of view
Standalone
Eden looses everything in a fire and is taken in by the firefighters who rescued her after one of them is injured in the blaze. Johnny has been in love with his BFF and roommate Matt forever, but Matt is a homophobic straight man. Matt shares everything with his BFFJohnny, including women like their new houseguest. Will this trio blow up as feelings are revealed?
Hot!
Appreciated the balance in the dynamic between the three. Appreciated the development of Matt’s feelings with his father, coworker, and BFF.
Think Eden had weakest relationship of the three - she felt like the reason for the relationship but not the glue of it.
Wanted to see more about how the coworkers responded to them.
September 18, 2019
This was a tough one to rate. I feel like I disliked more things than I liked.
The amount of times the author used "you know?" and "amirite" made me feel like a 16-year-old wrote this. It got really annoying. And I know people from Boston talk differently, but we don't say "you know?" at the end of every sentence. But people really do say "bro" as much as these guys did. Sadly.
I didn't care for Eden, so I sort of ended up skimming over all her scenes that didn't include the boys. About two thirds of the way into the book I stopped reading anything that wasn't a sex scene. I just got bored with most of it. I was more invested in Matty and Johnny. Eden didn't really add anything.
Didn't read the epilogue because I was terrified it was going to end with a damn baby, so I stopped after the last time they had sex.
First and last read from this author.
The amount of times the author used "you know?" and "amirite" made me feel like a 16-year-old wrote this. It got really annoying. And I know people from Boston talk differently, but we don't say "you know?" at the end of every sentence. But people really do say "bro" as much as these guys did. Sadly.
I didn't care for Eden, so I sort of ended up skimming over all her scenes that didn't include the boys. About two thirds of the way into the book I stopped reading anything that wasn't a sex scene. I just got bored with most of it. I was more invested in Matty and Johnny. Eden didn't really add anything.
Didn't read the epilogue because I was terrified it was going to end with a damn baby, so I stopped after the last time they had sex.
First and last read from this author.
June 7, 2018
What an amazing story.
I adored Johnny because I felt he was true and honest from the start and he knew what he wanted from the start.
Matt is a great guy also and I can understand how he felt with the situation between him and Santi. We all have different ways of handling it and I believe in time along with a little help he would come around.
Eden is a young woman who is wanting to fulfill her dreams before she feels the time has come and while trying to conquer one of the items on her list, she ends with the fire dept coming to her rescue.
I feel Eden also had a purpose to add to her list and that was Matt and Johnny. They all clicked together and brought out something in each other along with embracing love.
I loved it and really enjoyed it from the start.
I adored Johnny because I felt he was true and honest from the start and he knew what he wanted from the start.
Matt is a great guy also and I can understand how he felt with the situation between him and Santi. We all have different ways of handling it and I believe in time along with a little help he would come around.
Eden is a young woman who is wanting to fulfill her dreams before she feels the time has come and while trying to conquer one of the items on her list, she ends with the fire dept coming to her rescue.
I feel Eden also had a purpose to add to her list and that was Matt and Johnny. They all clicked together and brought out something in each other along with embracing love.
I loved it and really enjoyed it from the start.
June 14, 2018
OMG! This Book was so hot that I thought my kindle would go up in smoke! Eden meets the pair of sexy firefighters when she burns up her kitchen. They offer to let her stay with them in exchange for her nursing skills to help Matt with his broken arm he sustained trying to rescue Eden's bucket list from the fire. It's a win, win for everyone! Eden's attracted to both men. Johnny is attracted to Eden, but he's been hiding his attraction to Matt, who's homophobic. I really loved all the inner turmoil that all the characters had. We live our lives so afraid of what everyone else will think. Eden is just the one to open up all their eyes. The sexual chemistry is off the charts! Love is just love, not matter your sex or how many people you love! Great book!
April 30, 2019
5 stars
This has to be at the top of my favorite mmf stories. I like the way it was written, I like the lack of super angst that usually comes along with these types of books. I like the characters, they were all three like able and were easy to distinguish.
And that epilogue... I may have teared up but it was the dust, you know?
Ok, now that brings me to my one complaint. I don’t know if it’s a Boston thing because I was born and raised in California but is “you know” and “amirite” super common to use in everyday conversation? I looked it up and “you know” was used 196 times in this one book. Might be one of those things the author might want to pull back on, because, excessive.
This has to be at the top of my favorite mmf stories. I like the way it was written, I like the lack of super angst that usually comes along with these types of books. I like the characters, they were all three like able and were easy to distinguish.
And that epilogue... I may have teared up but it was the dust, you know?
Ok, now that brings me to my one complaint. I don’t know if it’s a Boston thing because I was born and raised in California but is “you know” and “amirite” super common to use in everyday conversation? I looked it up and “you know” was used 196 times in this one book. Might be one of those things the author might want to pull back on, because, excessive.
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