Undertow

by Alessandra Torre

A love triangle that will leave you reeling...
In some ways, I was so ordinary. Waking up in bed with my Paul, my surfer boyfriend, our life filled with sandy toes and tan lines. I stocked books during the day and danced with him to Bob Marley at night.

In other ways, I was unordinary. I'd dust off the sand and step into Stewart's limousine. Zip up my evening gown and slide into my other life. Champagne and maid service. Orgasms and my businessman.

My life was a tide, pulling me back and forth between the two men. Soothing. Peaceful.

Then the undertow came, pulling my lives together, my men colliding, my breath shortening, arms flaying against the current, my heart breaking in its strength.

I should have known it would never work out.

*This story was originally published in 2013 under the title Sex Love Repeat. It was a 7x Book of the Year nominee and a USA Today Bestseller. This keeps the same storyline.*

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Adult, New Adult, Erotic Romance

228 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 18, 2013

About the author

Alessandra Torre (AR Torre) is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven romance and suspense novels. In addition to writing, she is the creator of Alessandra Torre Ink - an online community of over 40,000 published and aspiring authors.

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Reviews

[SueBee★bring me an alpha!★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

★★★★ 1/2! ONE woman, the TWO men who love her and the collision of THREE lives as a series of events rock their world!

”She fucks because she loves it and loves through it. It is her gift to the world, and I am lucky enough to be a part of that world.”

Brilliant! Effortless! These are words that come to mind when I think of the writings of Alessandra Torre. And Sex. Love. Repeat. delivered more of exactly that.

Sex. Love. Repeat. is a story that should be dived into. It’s OK to read book blurb, but then just let the story unfold. Please whatever you do don’t peek ahead. Thanks do my dear friend Wendy for insisting I stick to that! [xoxo] Thanks to all the ladies who buddy-read on our thread! I had a blast.




Four words to describe Madison Decater: Captivating, elusive, easy-going, and memorable.




Six words to describe Stewart Brand; Captivating, unattainable, enigmatic, dominant, elusive and unforgettable.

“Stewart loves me with a tiger’s intensity, his need taking my breath away, his confidence in our relationship strong enough to not be bothered by the presence of another man.”

Six words to describe Paul Linx: Charming, sweet, secretive, loyal, dependable and relentless.

“Paul loves me with unconditional warmth, his affection public and obvious, his arms pulling me into him, his mouth littering my body with frequent kisses.”

Enjoy the unfolding! And as for the ending… there really was no other option. I would call it a compromised HEA….

This story made me feel many emotions! It offers a captivating heroine and two memorable heroes! It will stay with me!

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Madison rating: 5 stars
Stewart rating: 5+ stars
Paul rating: 4.5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4.5 stars
Storyline concept rating: 4.5 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 5 stars
Story ending rating: 3 stars
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4 stars
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Overall rating: 4.5 stars

Would I recommend this book: Yes.
Would I re-read this book: Maybe later.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.




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[Christy · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 fantastic stars!



Sensual. Passionate. Intense. They book went beyond my expectations. The way the three main characters lives intertwined, the twists and turns along the way... what a ride!!!

I love two men. I screw two men. I am in a relationship with them both, and they are both aware there is another. That is all they need to know, that is all I let them know. They don’t need to know a name; they don’t need to know anything, but that they are not alone in my heart.

Madison’s love life is summed up by that statement alone. Madison is a carefree, attractive woman with a high sex drive. She isn’t ashamed of who she is or what she does. When she meets Steward Brand, she knows she’s found someone special. There is only one problem... Stewart is a work obsessed business man that can only occasionally make time for Madison. She needs more than that and he knows it so they are never really exclusive. Stewart decides Madison should find a man who can see to her needs when he can’t be there for her.

“Fuck no. I will never allow someone to take you from me. But I will lose you soon enough to someone who can shower you with time and affection . You need an everyday man to satisfy those needs. But I own your heart.”

“You can’t control my heart, Stewart.”

“I can sure as hell try.”

Madison meets Paul and they really hit it off. Paul is such a sweetheart, very opposite of Stewart in a lot of ways. He surfs for a living, he’s laid back and he’s crazy about Madison. After spending some time with her, he knows he wants to be in her life. Paul isn’t crazy about the fact that she is occasionally with this other man, but he’s crazy enough about her to look past it. He won’t lose her. He can deal with anything except that.

This is Paul’s worry. That one day he will return, and I will be gone. That I will choose Stewart and not him. He doesn’t mind sharing, but losing me terrifies him.


This arrangement works for them for a long while, but Madison knows it can’t be permanent. She just doesn't know what to do when she is forced to make a choice. She loves them both. Both bring out different wants, needs and desires. Both own her heart.



There is an unpredictable element to this story. Things come to light that change every thing for this trio. Will Madison finally be forced to chose between Stewart and Paul? How will she ever be able to chose between the two loves of her life?

Madison... I seriously loved this chick. She was a really fun character. I loved her personality, how upfront she was about everything in her life. She was a very likable heroine, which sort of surprised me. She knew who she was and she didn't apologize for it.

I get that you don’t understand- that you wonder how someone could possibly be aroused by the thought of something so forbidden. But often, it is the forbidden that is the hottest, and the depraved that is the most arousing.

Then there is Stewart and there is Paul. Two very different men. They both love Madison in their own way. I found myself rooting for each of them at different times. One of the best things about this story, you get the perspective of all three of these main characters, plus another pov we won’t talk about.

So, I pick up this book not knowing what to expect... Obviously I knew there were two guys and one girl so I assumed some kind of love triangle. I mean, this girl is with two guys. But there is no cheating. Both men know about one another (not names or specifics, but that they exist). I went from laughing and smiling, to super turned on, then to sobbing like a baby. I was heart broken, then elated within a matter of a few chapters. The three hours or so I spent reading this my emotions were all over the place!



I think Madison’s story could have ended in a number of different ways and I would have been happy, but it ended in the best way. It made the most sense. I really loved this authors writing style. The story kept me on my toes and that twist... I really didn’t see that coming! I stayed up to all hours of the night to finish this one, be prepared for an book that you won’t be able to put down! This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but after reading this, it most definitely won’t be the last! I would highly recommend this one!



***ARC kindly provided by author, Alessandra Torre, in exchange for an honest review***

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

5...FUCKING...STARS....for fantastic fucking and a fan-fucking-tastic book!!!!!!!!!!

I know you want to read this book, so don’t fight it...



It’s not often that I’m left speechless...





I just want to go back to the beginning...



This is what I loved...



Guaranteed book hangover after reading this...



There’s not much I can say about this book without spoiling something. Just read it already!!!!

My Stewart:



My Paul:



My Madison:



Ms. Torre,

I am your new #1 fan...



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[Maria✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

“She fucks because she loves it and loves through it."

➦All right, you gotta be really open minded going into this one. Conflicting & arousing - those would be the words I'd use to describe this book. It's hard to review A. Torre's books because more often than not they are quite a mind fuck.

➦This story is about a woman who embraces her sexuality. She lives with one man and has another one on the side. Both men have never met but they do know of each other's existence. In fact, that knowledge makes them hotter and there's a definite thrill of competition going on.

➦But, of course, as fun and exciting as this way of life is... it can't go on forever. So how will it end? Who's it gonna be - a hot surfer dude or a sex on a stick in a suit? I suppose you would have to read the book to find out :)


❤The book is well written with multiple POVs and alternating between the present and the past. Even though there is a love triangle, there is no cheating - all parties are aware of the nature of their relationship. If you think this is for you - dive in :)

[Alex is The Romance Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nothing about this book was what I expecting!!!! The incredible writing, the fresh and new spin on a ménage storyline, the setting and fantastic and endearing characters…..what can I say but that…………..

From the opening pages………..

I love two men. I screw two men. I am in a relationship with them both, and they are both aware there is another. That is all they need to know, that is all I let them know. They don’t need to know a name; they don’t need to know anything, but that they are not alone in my heart.

To meeting the 3 main characters:

Madison

I wasn’t prepared to feel such a connection with her . Here’s this woman that is not only beautiful on the outside but inside as well. She’s warm, loving, caring (the one scene with her stepfather was really poignant), and lives her life on her own terms, never wanting to cause pain or hurt to anyone. How could I possibly not like her…..totally understood why both men had such intense feelings for her.

I hate society's notion that there is something wrong with sex. Something wrong with a woman who loves sex.

Paul

A young, sexy and gorgeous professional surfer, living in Venice beach, is laid back and cares only, apart from Madison, for finding and conquering the next big wave in his life.

Can I be honest and admit that I fell in love with this warm and loving guy. I felt that he truly loved Madison and was prepared to do anything to make her happy –agreeing to her “outlandish” proposition and even if it meant giving her up to Stewart if that was what she chose.

Stewart

Powerful, wealthy, sexy, dominant male, totally dedicated to his job and immersed in his work, which Madison is fitted into the little free time he has in his life. He’s totally obsessed and in love with her, physically and emotionally and he realizes that he’s not fulfilling all her needs. So he proposes that she find another man who will give her what he cannot…..more time with her.
Whilst I did have a soft spot for him, I did think the love he had for Madison was not strong enough should there be anything that would disrupt his life. Of course, the issues in his past had a lot to do with his emotional psyche, which come back with a bang!!!

"The three of us. Living two separate relationships. I get that you don't understand. That you wonder how someone could possibly be aroused, turned on by the thought of something so forbidden. But often, it is the forbidden that is the hottest, and the depraved that is the most arousing."

Two amazing men, both intense, each giving Madison what she thinks she needs in her life.

Paul loves me with unconditional warmth, his affection public and obvious, his arms pulling me into his warmth, his mouth littering my body with frequent kisses.

Stewart loves me with a tiger’s intensity, his need taking my breath away, his confidence in our relationship strong enough to not be bothered by the presence of another man. He stares into my soul as if he owns it, and shows his love with money, sex, and rare moments of time.

“God.... he whispers. “You are my fucking kryptonite.” He leans down pressing soft kisses on my hair and forehead, his hand releasing me and cradling my face, turning it up to his, and kissing my fully and deeply on the lips. “I love you Madison. For everything.”

The twist…..the first one, I was like WOW…………I didn’t see that coming!!! And just when I thought…okay, we have this HEA…..which just by the way, I absolutely LOVED….I’m thrown an epilogue that I can’t even describe in words how much it stunned me…..NOW…THAT I NEVER EXPECTED!!!!

Sorry, but I can’t help it….I loved the writing style and can’t stop with some more of my fav quotes:

‘I was, and still am, a dramatic rider. I believe that there’s no point in doing something if you aren’t going to do it with all of your heart.’

‘I love her. She knows it. I don’t hide the fact. But I don’t think she knows how much I love her. How much my chest expands to a point of pain when she smiles. How I ache when I leave her, how my hands shake when I finally get to touch her again. She is everything I don’t deserve, and everything I could ever hope to attain.’

If you want a beautifully and thoughtfully written story about passion, love with a fantastic, provocative and clever story line, then read this.

It’s an addictive read believe me!!!!!

I can’t wait to read more books from this author.

[Emily May · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book should really just be called: Sex. Repeat.

Which I suppose wouldn't necessarily be a problem if that's your sort of thing, but I felt like I was back in Real again with all the cringy descriptions of unsexy sex. Actually, no, I felt like I was in a less poetic version of Tampa where the narrator thinks only in terms of where her next shag is coming from. One sex scene followed by another followed by another. This lady lives for one purpose, it seems, and that is to screw the two men in her life. I'm not slut-shaming, go for it. But come on, I don't know how these people's sex parts haven't fallen off by now.

"He welcomes me home with a kitchen fuck, my ass bare on the counter, legs wrapped tight around his waist." Nice to see you too.

I felt nothing for any of them because personality is a hard thing to get a sense of when the characters spend the whole time rolling around on their backs. Plus, the descriptions are just icky and boring.

There's something very clinical about the way sex is described in this book. There's no build-up of sexual tension in any scene, it's straight down to business. He grabs, he pounds, he comes (though always after she does like a good romance novel male). I don't think I've read a book that has so many sex scenes that are just so... vile. Or boring. The people greet each other already sexually aroused, he "takes her to orgasm", then there's some more "constricting and squeezing", before he "takes her to orgasm" again. The "orgasm" word is the only one saving this from being a mechanic's job description. Not that there isn't any foreplay. There is. But that's also about as titillating as cleaning an oven.



The story is about a woman called Madison who loves two guys, screws two guys and they're both aware of it. Obviously, this was always going to be a temporary arrangement. But now there's another woman lurking on the sidelines, watching Madison play her game with these two men and wanting exactly what she has. I'm sure this sounds ridiculous to some of you, but I'm intrigued by this kind of story. I deliberately picked Sex Love Repeat after reading the GR description because I genuinely want to see if an author could make this kind of threeway relationship work convincingly without having the reader hate one or all of them. In this case, it didn't work for me. But if anyone has any suggestions, I'll take them. Because it's a bold move to sell such an unconventional relationship and I do love a bold move.

But perhaps the most ridiculous aspect of this book is the ending. I think we were supposed to gasp with shock or something but I just laughed. I'd heard there was some kind of twist coming at some point during the book but it wasn't what I secretly hoped for (that Madison and the other woman would realise their love for each another and forget about Paul and Stewart - I mean, how much better would that have been?!) Alas, t'was not to be. I still think this could have been a solid three stars if the sex was, you know, sexy. Meh.

[Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Unputdownable Stars

The heart is stubborn. It holds onto love despite what sense and emotion tells it. And it is often, in the battle of those three, the most brilliant of all.

So...this book...let me try to explain

Yea, I don't even know how to do that without giving anything away. But I can tell you this. Think you know what you're in for after reading that blurb? Well you're wrong! Because it may be that, but it was also that much more.

I do NOT read love triangles. Like ever. Usually a book with love triangles send me toward the nearest bottle of wine, wanting to rip my hair out and getting cold sweat flashbacks to Thoughtless. But then I read the blurb for this book, and I thought

Because I just had to read it. Think you're getting a love triangle here? Well, you are...but you're not. Confused? You should be! This book needs to be read without any preconceived notions. Do not read reviews or spoilers, it will absolutely ruin the experience. And this book has to be experienced.

Madison

She was a heroine you can't help but like. In a long list of books with shy, mousy and virginal heroines, she was a refreshing breath of air. She was real. She was not shy about what she wanted, and made no excuses for herself. I knew from the very first chapter that she would be a heroine that I would absolutely love, and I was not wrong.

Paul

The easy-going surferboy. He is a character that you just can't help but fall in love with. He was the lighter part of the equation.

Paul loves me with unconditional warmth, his affection public and obvious, his arms pulling me into him, his mouth littering my body with frequent kisses. 

Stewart

The rich workaholic. He was the enigmatic, slightly darker and intense one

Stewart loves me with a tiger's intensity, his need taking my breath away, his confidence in our relationship strong enough to not be bothered by the presence of another man. He stares into my soul as if he owns it, and shows his love with money, sex, and rare moments of time.

So what's the story all about? I'm not going to tell you. This is a book that has o be experienced. And what an experience it is. You will be sucked in, captivated, and absolutely riveted by it. The writing is brilliant. It was intense, emotional, and erotic.

But be prepared to read it in one sitting, because you will be unable to put it down. The one thing I kept thinking through the book

I didn't know which end was up. Who was I rooting for? What did I want to happen? Did I liked what did happen? I don't fucking know! There was just one twist after another. And then came everything after the 60% mark, and all I could think of then was

The story was NOTHING you would expect and EVERYTHING you would want in a book. Unputdownable.

Was I happy with the way it ended? I think so. It ended the way it should have, yet not in a way I suspected it would. It wasn't wrapped up in a pretty little bow for you, but it was perfect for this story. I couldn't imagine a different ending for this brilliant story.

A must read.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go compulsively one-click every other book this author has written. And I thank you


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[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

♦ 4.5+ intense, passionate roller coaster ride STARS. ♦



Sex. Love. Repeat. was an intense, highly emotional and surprising roller coaster ride that kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading it. From the moment I started reading it, Alessandra Torre's unusual and highly intriguing writing style with it's many detailed and vibrant descriptions, managed to suck me in and I was unable to put it down.

The storyline is anything but your typical contemporary romance set-up. Based on the blurb, I knew there was probably going to be a love triangle, but other than that I had no idea what to expect.

"I love two men. I screw two men. I am in a relationship with them both, and they are both aware there is another. That is all I let them know. They don't need to know a name; they don't need to know anything, but that they are not alone in my heart."

For the past two years this arrangement has worked well for all three of them.

At first, there was only Stewart; a hardworking, succesful, sexy as hell businessman who's practically married to his job. His life is fast paced and his personal life is almost non-existent. He loves Madison but he knows he'll never be able to give her the kind of relationship she deserves. He can't shower her with attention and she knows she'll always come second place to his work. So, Stewart comes up with a solution.



In order for Madison to get the attention and love she needs, he suggests she starts a relationship with a caring man who will make time for her and who will agree to sharing her whenever he's available.

And that's when she meets Paul. Kindhearted, sweet, laid back Paul with the gorgeous blue eyes and magnetic smile. From the moment the two of them meet, they have an instant connection and they've been happily in love ever since. As a professional surfer, Paul's biggest concern is training for the next competition and finding out where the newest surfing hotspot is at. Other than that, he's a mellow easygoing guy who loves Madison more than anything. He even moves her enough to put up with the fact that he only owns one half of her heart.

"The three of us. Living two separate relationships. I get that you don't understand. That you wonder how someone could possibly be aroused, turned on by the thought of something so forbidden. But often, it is the forbidden that is the hottest, and the depraved that is the most arousing."

Their arrangement is unusual, to say the least. Madison knows it's only a matter of time before her carefully constructed love life starts to unravel and choices will have to be made. However, she has no idea how and when the much dreaded expiration date of her "ideal" love life will be reached.

See, there's a woman who watches them all. She watches Madison and the way she holds both of the men their hearts in the palm of her hand. And this woman is jealous, because she loves those men too. So when she ginds out how Madison "plays" both of them at the same time, she decides to take matters into her own hands and secrets start being revealed much sooner than Madison could have ever expected...

"All great things are preceded by chaos."

The story of Madison is an unconventional one. Her love life is anything but traditional or boring and reading about her relationships with two completely different men and how the lives of the three of them are intertwined, was a fascinating, emotional and intriguing ride. I had no idea how their story would end, but I'm glad with the way it did. I don't think I could've come up with a more suitable and appropriate ending to such an intense and original story.

Sex. Love. Repeat. is an erotic standalone novel with an unusual, but beautiful love story and a very gripping storyline, that I would highly recommend giving a try!


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[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Ever Expanding Mind Blowing Stars
* * * * * Spoiler Free
Oct 17, 2013
I have a confession to make. I have a condition which will overtake all reasonable thought when I love a book. The first symptom surfaces with the excitement of discovery. I will be at the beginning of the book and little twinges of recognition fire causing me to sit a little taller and be more focused on the reading. As I progress, if what I am reading really is condition worthy, I fall into a zone of deep connection with what is on the page and then become one with the story.

There will come a time, though, while in this state where I will either be in the zone through to the end and have an enjoyable read or I transition to the extreme most severe portion of this affliction.

This stage is when all of the rest of the world drops away.

When I do not care if I have appointments or commitments
When I do not care if I eat or sleep
When the only thing that matters in my life at that moment is what I am reading.

Sex Love Repeat caused my most recent episode of this condition. I started this and did not move from my chair until the end of the last sentence. I could not move. It was one of the most intense experiences I have had.

The question of can you love more than one person at a time has been asked over and over again. I think most of us have at one time or another had that discussion saying if only I could combine one fella’s talents with another ability to be the caring considerate one. It is the desire to have it all…. Only for most of us, it is just out of reach.

Society says no with a capital N.

Yet, Alessandra Torre presents this exact scenario. She creates a woman comfortable in who she is. Who has learned the hard way that things can change in a flash of a moment and what in the end really matters. She has made her able to make intelligent choices; live a life without shame, insecurity or compromise. And she has made her with charm, savvy and incredibly sexual.

So with this main character, we get the set up of her meeting a man who is that beautiful, power broker driven to succeed in all things. He catches Madison in a pure joyous moment and from that connection, sparks fly. They both understand the draw to each other… it is a matter of fact. It is primal, hard and necessary for both of them. But Stewart, this man, can only give moments in his life… he has no capacity to devote to Madison other than here and there times….

So knowing Madison’s needs and his concerns for her, he suggests something out of the ordinary …. Something unusual…. He suggests a full-time man for her. Someone who would be there for her… someone to look out and care… someone who would make her happy when he couldn’t… BUT someone who will accept Madison keeping him in her life as well.

Madison takes this idea and files it away…. Goes about her life not searching or looking for this man but he happens to cross her path and she sees the opportunity to possibly have it all.

Madison starts a relationship with Paul… this pro surfer who has this beauty about him that calms yet energies those around him. She wants to be with him and carefully presents her situation. She loves a man who does not have time for her; who will be part of her life periodically and how she wants Paul to be her full-time other-half. At first, Paul cannot agree as much as he is taken with Madison. He then feels the pain of her not being there in his life and accepts Madison’s terms…Because having a part of Madison, any part is less painful than not having her at all.

We journey with Madison… we fuck Stewart; we fuck Paul and we rejoice in the experience.

But as readers of this tale, we are given an extra bonus….We are given another set of eyes observing the complex relationship of Stewart, Madison, and Paul.

This is where I have to share another phase of my condition…This is where I start going into overdrive of contacting every person I know who loves to read and badger them to read the book which triggered the episode I am in…

This is where I tell you…reading this will cause you such a range of emotions and feelings you will not be able to keep track of all of them. You will be reading and think you have an idea where this is going and then you will be flipped, slammed and caressed into a puddle of wonder and outrage. Wonder due to the artistry of writing and outrage because you NEVER saw any of it fucking coming.

So I am left babbling about how much I love this book; how much I love this author and how I want you to read this. My last part of this condition which I am in now is to offer those who do read this my assistance in their journey with Madison, Stewart, and Paul. I have already been able to guide others through this so I know I will be able to help you.

Now go and read this book, I am here waiting for you.

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[Clumsy Storyteller · Rating 4 out of 5]

I HATE love triangles, But for some reasons i didn't hate Sex Love Repeat by A.R.Torre, I REGRET NOTHING it was an absolute DELIGHT, i've read this one long time ago I can still remember the feelings from the story, Madison is in relationship with two men Stewart and Paul, Two men in love with the same woman, in the end one of them will have to let her go. The guy who has the money but doesn't really stick around, and the lover who doesn't have much but to offer his heart. Another amazing Stand-Alone from Alessandra Torre :D !!

[Alexis *Reality Bites* · Rating 4 out of 5]

QUICK REVIEW -mature content reader discretion is advised.
SPOILER FREE
4.5 STARS out of 5
Genre: Romance Erotica

WORDS cannot express…You HAVE to read this to understand..I took a detour to read this book because it was getting high ratings from some of my trusted friends on Goodreads. And now I know why!!!!

This book was NOTHING I expected but EVERYTHING I WANTED.


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Review

I love two men. I screw two men. I am in a relationship with them both, and they are both aware there is another.’ -Madison

In SEX LOVE REPEAT we meet Madison an easy breezy free spirited sex crazed woman who is in a love/lust triangle with two men, Stewart and Paul. Neither guy is a secret though they both know of the other and accept it. However none of the three are aware that someone has been watching them aware of it all. And she is not happy about it.

So how does this work you ask..

‘The separation of my two worlds. That was, and still is, the key that keeps this whole production running.’ -Madison

In all honesty there is NO better way to describe this book better then the synopsis given. Alessandra Torre did an awesome job. When I first started reading I thought to myself “what the hell kind of smut fest is this” But the story unfolds in a slow sensual way that makes the book UN-PUT-DOWN-ABLE because you will have an overwhelming need to know what will happen next.


My Thoughts
I LOVED IT! The writing was good and all the sex is understandable once you get to know Madison and her nympho sex drive. I think what I really enjoyed was how the story was...told. Without saying too much I'll just say that Torre was definitely calculated with her plot line approach and I for one like a cunning writer.
Why not 4.5 and not 5 stars? Not going to lie I am a stingy bitch again with stars and this one came SUPER close to 5 but hey like I said I’m stingy. *Grins*

READ THE BOOK!

My Ratings
Characters- Sexy
Writing Style- Solid and calculating
Plot/Storyline- Not your every day love triangle
Steam Factor- HIGH/VERY STEAMY on a scale of 1-10 I say 10+++
Overall- I loved it! I recommend it!!!!

Now go forth and read. Then come tell us about it on Goodreads!
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[Pearl Angeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The heart is stubborn. It holds onto love despite what sense and emotion tells it. And it is often, in the battle of those three, the most brilliant of all."

ALL PRAISES TO THIS BOOK!!!

It's my first Alessandra Torre read and I loved it to bits and pieces! After listening to its audiobook, I found myself vowing to devour more of Alessandra's books because her writing style is simply delightful and intense!

There are so many twists and surprises in this book and I'm afraid that I might accidentally reveal a spoiler so I'm not going to give a glimpse of its synopsis. Let me just tell you that the storyline of this book is absolutely unique and well-crafted! From the beginning to the end, I found myself totally compelled because of its strong voice. There's emotional depth, enough angst, great characterization, and beautiful narration.... ALL ROLLED INTO ONE. (Oops, and there are hot and smexy scenes.*winks)

I'd say this is one of the best books I've experienced so far this year and I'm glad I found another gem. It's one of those books that will leave an impact to a reader after finishing it. And my, my emotions were all over the place. And THE ENDING! It was a total winner and it was done neatly and strongly and with an air of surprise that left me gasping.

I would highly recommended this to every New Adult reader. This book is not-to-be-missed!

Rating:

[~IreneOust~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

BITCHIN': [adjective]
Old school for really good or enjoyable



The way I feel about this book can be summed up by this quote from the book itself:

"I see why they love you. It is hard, while in your presence, not to love you."

My top 5 reasons why this book is going onto my 'favorites' shelf:


♥ Original story (this little tidbit earned this book an extra star).

♥ Older (ok, not older-older but out of puberty and in their late 20s/early 30s) characters.

♥ Even though I hate reading books in first person, this was exceptionally well done; loved the way Madison adressed the reader a few times.

♥ Usually I am pretty good at guessing what's coming but this twist I did NOT see. At all.

♥ The writing is spectacular and I love the use of the surf lingo.



Epilogue: This may or may not make sense but if you are old enough to have seen and remember the ending of the original Basic Instinct, this is how I felt after reading the epilogue ...

[Jx PinkLady Reviews ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my FAVOURITE reads of 2013! * Amazon US * Amazon UK *



♥ My heart rate soared from the moment I read the first paragraph. I had a feeling I was going to adore this book and I did, big time.

You will gather from the blurb that it's a love and sex triangle, but it’s about so much more than one woman who loves sex with two different men… So. Much. More. Cheating is NOT my thing, lets face it, not many of us are comfortable with a heroine or hero who cheats but this book doesn't have that feel about it, so don't let that stop you reading this amazing, unique story. Sex, Love, Repeat needs be read, experienced, and unwrapped, like the gift it is, bit by perfect bit.




The writing is erotic and sophisticated. This author has taken a risk with the world she's created and, for me, it paid of wildly... It's so interesting and raises feelings... I was immediately drawn into the drama, I heard and loved the heroine's voice from the start. I warmed to her because I could feel her genuine emotion, her sincerity.... Her desperation. I could see she was in a tricky situation, her genuine voice talking directly to me, connected me to her, so, by the time I discovered her unusual situation I liked her, wanted to be her friend; I already sympathized with her motives and reasoning.....





Both men give her something that she needs; fulfil some aspect of her life.

Two years ago the love fate fairy knocked on her door. The trouble is it happened twice..... Happenstance led her to two socially very different men.

How did this come about??? You need to read this book!!!

Madison makes no excuses, she loves sex with her men and understands her situation isn't normal and will not last forever.

"I know there is an expiration date on the easy perfection that is our lives."

She has a life with 2 halves and she loves both of them, what’s a girl to do? Make sure they stay separate? Avoid implosion?




The way Madison describes meeting both men made me instantly fall in book love with them…. Maybe I love one guy more than the other but I think it's supposed to be that way….. They both touched my heart for different reasons.

"Stewart and Paul."
"My dark and my light."

The rich, alpha, workaholic male and the surfing, laid back dude with an amazing smile Who would you choose?

My heart broke a little more for one of our guys every time they said, 'I Love You.' He touched my heart and squeezed it.

Dana, the other woman in the book. Who. Is. She? Well read and you’ll find out!!! She's a perfect addition to the tale, she helps move the story forward, providing a bit of intrigue and crucial background information… A genius addition, in my opinion.

I loved hearing the point of view of all four characters, it's perfectly balanced.... Hearing all the inner voices gives so much texture and nuances to the story.

"I understand that you hate me. That you curse me for my greed. But I am ok with it, and they are ok with it, how is it anyone else's right to judge?"

Can they ALL be happy you ask, well maybe they're happier with this than nothing???




There is lots of lovely sex in, Sex, Love, Repeat.... Lots and lots and I absolutely adored it…. Yes it was with 2 men, but they both knew.... There's transparency to the situation!!! There's one part, if I'm honest, where I did think, really?? Seriously?? But???Wow!!! It made fantastic reading; the story telling all the better for it.

"...often, it is the forbidden that is the hottest, and the depraved that is the most arousing."

I love stories that throw me for a loop, add a new dimension, surprise me, even though I think, 'oh yeah!!!' That makes so much sense???!!! Wow!!! It's all in the power of the story teller and this author exerts her power so very well.... Sex, Love, Repeat is Unique. Addictive. Wondrous. Captivating.

The ending for me was perfection, I've seen others say it was too neat and tidy, too clean but..... It had to end one way or another...




"Forever and always." My heart was close to bursting by the end of this story....


♥ BR with Barb & Deanna


Arc generously provided by the author, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

[Mo · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Had been wanting to read this one for a while. Saw all the great reviews for it. Knew it was a “Love Triangle”. Usually not a big fan but decided to go for it.

PAUL


I did like it but did not ABSOLUTELY LOVE it. Liked the characters. Thought the twist was good.


MADISON

SAFE

FRIENDLY

SWEET

STEWART



Did it end the way I had hoped it would. Yes! But I think the ending was a little too nicely packaged with a bright, shiny ribbon. Yeah, I love a happy ending but ….

SNOW. FALLING SNOW IS WHAT BROUGHT US TOGETHER. THAT AND HIS HURRIED LIFE, WHICH COLLIDED US IN THE FIRST PLACE

WHAT. THE. FUCK. IS. GOING. ON?

[Dilek VT · Rating 1 out of 5]

Let me tell you that I am one of those readers who got to know Alessandra Torre first with her epic book “Black Lies”. It is a unique book that will always be in my “Highly-recommended books” list.

Having said that, I regret to tell you that this book is one of those rare books I fiercely hated! I am sorry I hated an Alessandra Torre book… I really am sorry.

It caused these feelings & reactions in me:

- Nausea
- Disgust
- Shock
- Boredom
- Frustration
- Headache

It was so horrible for me that I have no words to describe it. It left me speechless.

This is a controversial book and you just need to read & see it yourself. You will either be among those readers who somehow loved it or among those who hated it with disgust like me.

That is how it is. I fuck Stewart, I fuck Paul, and they both know about it. And the more I fuck one, the more turned on the other gets. The more competitive, aggressive, loving, they become. It is a constant, whirling sea of sex. I love it, and they love it.

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Personally, I think that the title of the book “Sex Love Repeat” is a total BS. There is no love. They are just in love with sex and it is what they repeat and the book is so full of it that the repetition sickened me.

The heroine Maddison meets a rich guy, Stewart and they are physically attracted to each other. They begin an affair but Stewart is a very busy man and he can spare very little time for her. Maddison cannot live or breathe if she doesn’t have sex every few hours so she says their relationship cannot be exclusive.

After a while, Stewart tells her to find a steady boyfriend who would satisfy her daily needs and he will share her rather than watch her f*ck around. He will stay in her life as the primary boyfriend, though. She will go to him whenever he calls but other times, this steady boyfriend will meet her needs.

She accepts his proposal and finds a fool to agree to it: Paul. He feels addicted to her in a short time and agrees to this weird arrangement. Paul & Maddison live together but every week, once or twice, Stewart calls her and she goes to him.

This was nauseating for me but as if it wasn’t disturbing enough, what was more nauseating was that both men sometimes got turned on by this arrangement. Actually, one day they are jealous of each other, another day, they make her tell what the other did to her and they are turned on by it.

Let me give you some examples:

Stewart & Maddison:

“I want it, Madison. I want him to f*ck you in the powder room while I sit here with these stuffed shirts. I want you to come back to this table with your cheeks flushed and his cum inside of you…"

He stops, outside the door. "Have him f*ck you hard,” he bites out, pulling me into his body with sudden aggression. “And whatever he doesn’t take care of, I will. Just give me a few hours to finish up this business. Hurry.”

Paul & Maddison:

“Suck it. On your knees, in this bathroom. Suck my c*ck while your boyfriend sits at the table.”

...

“Make me scream your name while he conducts his business. Make me your slut, right here and now and send me back to him with your cum dripping out of me… squeezing them into his palms."

…

"You know that he f*cked me? Before we came here. I straddled his c*ck and rode him. His hands rough on my skin, his c*ck taking my body. He was inside me Paul, right where you are now.”

...

“Look at me. Look at me and tell me what he did to you. Tell me what he did and make me come all fucking up inside of you.”

“He sat me on his lap, in this same dress. Those panties? The ones you ripped to shreds? I wasn’t wearing those when I first saw him. Because I knew he’d take me as soon as he could.”
“More,” he groans. “Tell me more.”
“I came from his fingers, my juices all over his hand, I came and I screamed his name when I did it. I told him how fucking perfect he was and how much he turned me on.”

His strokes roughened with my words, increasing in speed, his competitiveness lighting a fire in my belly and I was suddenly there again. One the brink of orgasm, need running through my limbs and pumping loud in my heart.

“God Paul, you have no idea how good his c*ck feels in me. How deep he goes when I straddle his c*ck and f*ck him hard. How he whispers my name when I take every inch of him.”

Stewart & Maddison:

“Jesus, Madison. I couldn’t fucking think in there. Knowing what you were doing, knowing what you had done. My sweet fucking girl, full of another man.”

Yeap, that’s the nature of their arrangement. If you like this – then, the book will be a hit for you, but if it disturbs you as it did me, then, you should stay away from it. I don't know if Ms Torre aimed at the shock value with such dialogues but the shock turned into repulsion for me.

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There are two plot twists in the book that makes you say in disbelief, "Oh what a coincidence!" and in the end, she chooses one – not that I care but whoever ends up with this woman is unlucky if you ask me. She is not one woman to trust.

And personally, I hated how it ended. It wasn’t convincing how easily things were settled and the end result was even more nauseating for me. Actually, I cannot think of any ending that wouldn’t disgust me when this trio is concerned.

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Writing:

- 4 points of view writing. The 4th point was how necessary? I have no idea!

- The writing is devoid of emotion and fails to make me feel any positive attachment to the characters.

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My Rating:

I would give minus 5 stars to this book if I could but because I cannot, 1 star it is.

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Last word:

I have read so many erotic romance and some had a forbidden plot in it. Some even had extreme relationships in it such as incest (Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma) or couple swapping (Rule Breakers trilogy by Roya Carmen). And I have given them 5 stars easily because they made me accept it with the wondrous talented writing in them. So there is always a way that you can make your readers accept the unacceptable things, that's what I believe. So my rating of this book has nothing to do with my strict moral values or something. Nope, I am very flexible, indeed; it all depends for me. However, this book has just left a bitter taste in my soul, a very bitter taste that I don't think I can easily recover and start another Alessandra Torre book in the near future.

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[Carol (StarAngel's Reviews) Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book - Sex. Love. Repeat.
Author - Alessandra Torre
Publication Date - December 1, 2013
Type - Stand-Alone
Genre - Romance, Erotica
Rating - 5 out of 5 Stars

ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review.



Review
When I first received the ARC of this book, I was so leery about reviewing it. I have a hard time when there is a "love triangle" because someone always seems to get hurt. Normally that person is ME!! I end up feeling so much pain for the person who is not chosen. I had to - just had to read it though because it is a book from one of my MOST FAVORITE authors, Alessandra Torre! She never, ever writes a book I can't connect with. So....I did the next best thing and read it as a "Buddy Read" with my friends on GR. A support group I really needed at the time...and I'll explain why in a bit.



HOLY SHIT.....this book BLEW me away - I mean it literally kept me up at night (on a work night) just so I could finish it. There were so many times in the book that I was like "WTF" - Alessandra twisted and turned the plot around to have the reader never guessing what was coming next. Besides all that, this book is sensual, sexual and sucks the reader in right from the get go!!



I can't even express all my feelings about this book and the emotions it stirred while reading - I can only say that if you want to "FEEL" and have your MIND FUCKED....then join the Alessandra Torre ride! She NEVER disappoints.



Here are some of my updates while I was reading with my bestie Wendy and her comments to me.....

Carol...at 44%....OMG...I NEVER saw that coming!!!!!
Wendy........I was yelling at my screen
Carol...........I shut my phone down....and had to walk away....I'm fucking FLOORED!!! Now I'm really confused and don't know who I want on top! UGH

Carol ....at 50%.....My psychic said......

"There will be NO sleep for you tonight - you will spend all night in front of your phone"

Damn...how'd she know I'd be reading tonight....bring me some extra coffee in the AM! :-)



It was a freaking blast taking in everyone's comments at that climatic point around 40% of the book ----

I'll make you a deal - if you read the book and get to that point without your jaw dropping and cocking your head ----- I'll eat my words. You send me a message and I will publically apologize. That's how sure I am that you will suck this book up and never know what hit you!

I am not going to give you a rundown of the book because I wouldn't be able to do this book justice.



Wrap Up
If there is any doubt in your mind that you will not be able to handle a "love triangle" - don't worry - it's not like that at all.

If you enjoy passion, love, suspense, mystery, and angst then this book is definitely for you.....be warned though - have some Kleenex available.

The Full Review will be posted on the Website " StarAngels' Reviews " during the Blog Tour Stop on December 11, 2013.

Wendy's Review of this book is now posted on the site ---- Check out her BOOK THOUGHTS.

[Mirjana **DTR - Down to Read** · Rating 5 out of 5]

***5 Stars***

First off, take your slutty one-click finger and add this book to your TBR!!

Now, prepare yourself to read this in one sitting. Not because it’s necessary, but because you don’t have any other choice. You won’t be able to put the book down.

Alessandra Torre has a way of painting a story that just sucks you right in from the get go. You reach 20% and don’t even realize you’ve gotten that far. Nothing has really happened, yet EVERYTHING has. You’re in the heart of the story and the wheels are turning before you’ve even buckled up your seatbelt to prepare for the ride. I could probably gush for paragraphs on end about the beauty of Ms. Torre’s writing, but nothing I say can come close to the pure enjoyment you get as a reader.

One thing I can’t stress enough…DO NOT READ ANY SPOILERS. Oh, you’ll be tempted, but don’t do it. All the revelations exposed along the way must be experienced first-hand.

I’m not going to say anything about the plot, or the characters, or the journey you’re about to go on. All I will say is you’ll go through a myriad of emotions, some over the course of a few sentences and others that carry across chapters.

You’ll be prepared for the ride:



Expecting all the joys of a great journey:



And then all of a sudden you’re questioning the road map, and what you thought you knew:



And wondering how on earth this trip is going to end and what’s waiting for you at the destination:



But when you get to the end, you’ll be satisfied and damn glad you got in the car …..but most importantly, you’ll be fangirling all over Ms. Alessandra Torre and running to grab everything and anything she’s ever written.



So Ms. Torre, shout it from the rooftops!




**ARC courtesy of author, via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review**

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11/18/2013

I need this book in my life...NOW!!

[Alessandra Torre]

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Get the twisted love story no one expected.
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[Pavlina Read more sleep less blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5 PASSIONATE STARS


Wow I LOVE IT!This book blew me away!! Everything about it is so unique and intriguing!!I don't like love triangle so I was a little sceptical about this.But the difference with this triangle is that already the guys are aware of each other and have both accepted the situation that they are in. It may not be considered the norm but it certainly works for them!You may not agree with our characters but you will be hooked on them!!


The journey Madison takes is full of love,passion and twists...

"Whatever the emotion, whatever her temperature that day,there is always sex in those eyes.It floats off her skin,gleams in her eyes and is in every move of her delicious body.This woman cannot exist without sex."

She loves both the men in her life and she enjoys everything they have to offer her. Even though both Paul and Stewart know about one another she does not want the two worlds to collide...There are many shocking twists and turns in this book !!!This book totally messed me up!!

I love the connection I felt with Madison, Stewart and Paul!!
Stewart and Paul are so different.. yet they are similar too in so many ways....

"They both own my heart now, an equal decision fought over by two sets of blue eyes."



Stewart's priority is his job..he knows he can’t give Madison what she deserves.But he doesn't want to lose her,so must do something for this...He suggest her to have a second man to keep her from being lonely..And he does this because he wants to keep her in his life…



Paul,loves her so much and he can't say “no”, to whatever she ask him to do.The only thing which concern himself is surfing, and keeping Maddy happy!They surf, they love and they fuck.Paul accepts that she has a second man because it was what he signed up for, he’d rather have half of her than none..


It took me a while to decide who I prefer. But eventually I pick one :). But even with a chosen team, it is impossible to predict who could possibly get the girl..It's even harder to predict if anyone will end up happy in the end..

l like Paul so much!!! He is so in love with Madison and he would drop everything that is important to him to be with her or help her. This alone makes him the perfect man!!
I like Stewart too but he is so busy that he didn't have time for Madison but I can say that the sex scenes with him is really hot!!! :)))

This is my first book from Alessandra and I can say that I will read more books from her!!She is an amazing,brilliant writer!!She has the ability to drawing you into thinking one thing and then blows your mind with something else!WOW!!And this is what make the book amazing!!

If you need a passionate,erotic, heart wrenching book this is what you need!!!

*ARC courtesy of the author in exchange for an honest review*

[edge of bubble · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was recommended this book by lovely Sleepless and she knows how much I hate love triangles and open relationship shit even more. So I guess she was eating her ice-cream in her Darth Vader jammies and enjoying me convulsing in book rage. I approve the sneaky-ness but that doesn't mean I haven't started planning your suicide!



Okay, let's get to the book. Not badly written if we don't count the creepy momma-bear scenes. Because that was just ridiculous-I-can't-find-a-plot-glue trick. The rest is reader being told to stuff their judgemental opinions where the sun doesn't shine by Madison while she wasn't fucking around. Well, thank you Maddy. Now that you told me not to be stuffy, I'll stop it right away... Ha ha ha. Get real.



And while we are at practising not being judgemental, I wish author had named the book "why I love them both and how it'll be a problem one day" so Madison wouldn't feel the need to keep yammering about it at every bloody chapter.

Then naturally we get a freak accident and two lives clashes and creepy momma-bear plays the referee. Guys clashes their feelings out and decide for the girl who'll get the girl. As is their right. Because what does she know about what she wants, yeah?! Fortunately she realizes that's what she wants and have this epiphany with all the trimmings and lights. Then her feelings settle. Awesome! Not.

I would have given this book 2 stars if not for the ending. Even if they all ended separate and miserable, it would be better than that. Pfft.

[Shurrn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alessandra Torre's Sex. Love. Repeat. stands on a mountain comprised of its own magnificence and looks down at the other books which fit so snugly into their predesigned genres. It takes everything you thought you ever knew about Romance, Sex, and Suspense and turns it on its head.

((( Allow me to present a Spoiler Free Review )))

People often say little things like "This is Not Your Typical Romance!", but Sex. Love. Repeat. is not your typical anything…

Torre writes sex and suspense like fluid poetry, infusing each word with maximum potency. She hooks the reader from the first lines, her grip unceasing until the conclusion of the book. It leaves you utterly breathless.

Sex. Love. Repeat. is a celebration of Erotic Romance as the art form it is. I can honestly say, this might have been one of the best books I've read all year.

Original
Amazing
Intriguing
Addictive
Sexy
Moving

Is it possible to rate a book six stars?

I refuse to give any specifics away, but I'll gladly give you some advice as to how to read this book:
1. Give yourself several uninterrupted hours (you will be unable to put it down)
2. If you are the kind of GoodReads updater who uses GIFs, go ahead and line up a dozen of your favorite "surprised" GIFs ready to go.
3. Do not read this book in public unless you are completely comfortable being sexually aroused in front of strangers.
4. Be prepared to shout at your book. It's going to happen.
5. Try to find a buddy to read with, because nobody should be forced to contain the kind of emotions that Sex. Love. Repeat. is going to evoke

***Alessandra Torre graciously provided me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review***

UPDATE: 04/25/2014
Look what came in the mail yesterday: An autographed copy of this wonderful book!



Thank you to Alessandra Torre, C.D. Reiss, Wendy, & SueBee for thinking of me during your epic Ladies Luncheon!

[Kelly (and the Book Boar) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Find all of my reviews at: http://52bookminimum.blogspot.com/

Back in the dizzle this book made me sizzle for rizzle when it was called . . . . .



I don’t know all the ins and outs of exactly what happened behind the name change so you’ll have to do your own stalking research of Allesandra Torre to figure it out for yourself. I do know that she made a pretty benign request (i.e., she posted on Instagram it would be real cool if people could post old reviews under the new title name if they were so inclined) and since this book melted my underwear off she was worthy of a little floaty-float.

So there’s the story and here’s my original review . . . . .



I ended up with this because I reaaallllly wanted an ARC of The Ghostwriter but had to wait for infinity while NetGalley debated whether or not I was worthy and yet I still wanted something by this author so I grabbed this one for cheap. She’s just such a mixed bag of tricks. I’ve had 4 Star success as well as 2 Star failure with her stuff, but I keep wanting to go back for more. Sex, Love, Repeat is a BIIIIIIIIIG hit or miss with my friend list. I will say, it’s a bit thin when it comes to plot, but boy oh boy did it get the job done – if ya know what I mean *wink* . . . .



If love triangles ain’t yo thang stay far far away, because you’ll be knee deep in one immediately since Madison spends a few days a week with surfer dude Paul and the other few hobnobbing with the wealthy at Stewart’s . . . . .

“I get that you don’t understand. That you wonder how someone could possibly be aroused, turned on by the thought of something so forbidden. But often, it is the forbidden that is the hottest, and the depraved that is the most arousing.”

Boy, she wasn’t kidding . . . .



Please be warned that you kinda just have to go with the idea that these characters love each other since there’s little to no talking to interrupt all the banging. Also note that, in the immortal words of Spike Lee, “she’s gotta have it.” We’re talking a straight-up nympho . . . .


(Do you even KNOW how long I’ve been waiting to use that image???? Eternity +1)

I don’t really care what anyone else thought of this one. I wanted it to be hot and . . . . .



5 Stars. Any time I can picture these two making the dirty . . . .



I can pretty much guarantee that “tonight’s gonna be a good night – tonight’s gonna be a good good night!”

As of today 3/1/19 this is currently zero dollars if you have Kindle Unlimited and 99 cents if you don’t. #getyourfreakon

[*J* Too Many Books Too Little Time · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5--Crazy Good--Stars!!!

A new Alessandra Torre book....



Sex. Love. Repeat.



One girl. Two guys. Sex with both. Neither one are a secret.



Whoa...who's Dana??



Wait...What?? You called who...while you were there....with???



Kidding....



Carrying on...



Click, Click, Click.....puzzles pieces are coming together.



I can't believe I didn't see THAT coming. I mean I saw some of it coming but not THAT.



OMG.....





How is this going to end??





Oh my....everyone all together like one big happy family...





Okay, phew! That wasn't so bad. I survived and I



The epilogue...



Obvs I said little to nothing about the story but saying anything would ruin the fun! So read it people and find out for yourself what happens! Do it! Now! Go!

[Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

HAIL TO THE AWESOMENESS THAT'S ALESSANDRA TORRE! Mark your calendars! December 1st release! You will NOT be disappointed!



I devoured this book! Holy cow, it was gripping from word one. *deep breath...here I go*

Madison is in love...in love with two men. Two men that know her heart is half there's, the other half belonging to another. It works...as long as those worlds never cross. Can this seriously work long term? It has for the past two years....

Stewart Brand-


Uber successful business mogul who's work is his mistress. He has almost zero time for friendship, love, or relationships. Even his family is estranged. He has zero time for that. When he sets eyes on the beauty flailing her arms in circles to enjoy the rare snowfall in Southern California, he's enamored. But she will never come first...his career is number one.

Paul Linx-


Surfer extraordinaire, Paul lives a laid back life in Venice Beach. Barely getting by on his surfer winnings, he's just happy to breathe the salty ocean air and ride his board. When he meets the sexy bombshell on the Pier and they have a night filled with passion, he's hooked. She's all he'll ever need to complete his perfect life package.

Madison-


Self proclaimed sex addict, Madison can't survive on the once or twice a week relationship that is Stewart. She will never be his number one love, his job is. But she loves him and he understands she needs more... Will both men continue to accept this triangle that is their life so everyone gets what they want? How long can this last without it all exploding before them?

The book is written in first person alternating POV of each character. It goes from past to present, building their story, building their characters, their love. You will seriously devour the book in a sitting if real life allows it. It's about a five hour read that feels like two. Chapters are 2-5 pages long so you're flipping through at a racing pace to get your answers. A. Torre writes a book full of mystery, suspense, and uber hot bedroom scenes. It's such a great dichotomy, she's quickly turned into one of my go-to authors for "different" mysterious love stories. Her writing has a poetic hue to it. This following quote just really struck me....


***I would warn you to refrain from reading a plethora of reviews on this book because it seriously needs to be experienced. There's a lot of twists and turns in the plot and one particular moment where I screamed.....



It's edge-of-your-seat nerve-wracking at times so beware!


But it ended the way I think it needed to. Will everyone be happy in the end? Nope. Do NOT pass up the opportunity to read this gem. Even if love triangles aren't your cuppa, this one didn't bother me. It wasn't the typical angsty back and forth "who do I love?" stuff. She loves them both...from page one. No secrets there. Or are there?

Arc provided by author in exchange for an honest review.

[Wendy'sThoughts · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Ever-Expanding Mind Blowing Stars
* * * * * Spoiler Free
Years ago, I had the extreme pleasure of reading this, and Alessandra Torre's talent was on full display. For those of you who may be new to Torre's skill and crafting, you are about to experience something you haven't before. As the blurb states, this was previously published as Sex Love Repeat. Lucky you, you are about to be taken on a ride you will never forget!
Oct 17, 2013
I have a confession to make. I have a condition that will overtake all reasonable thought when I love a book. The first symptom surfaces with the excitement of discovery. I will be at the beginning of the book and little twinges of recognition fire causing me to sit a little taller and be more focused on the reading. As I progress, if what I am reading really is a condition worthy, I fall into a zone of deep connection with what is on the page and then become one with the story.

There will come a time, though, while in this state where I will either be in the zone through to the end and have an enjoyable read or I transition to the extreme most severe portion of this affliction.

This stage is when all of the rest of the world drops away.

When I do not care if I have appointments or commitments
When I do not care if I eat or sleep
When the only thing that matters in my life at that moment is what I am reading.

Sex Love Repeat caused my most recent episode of this condition. I started this and did not move from my chair until the end of the last sentence. I could not move. It was one of the most intense experiences I have had.

The question of can you love more than one person at a time has been asked over and over again. I think most of us have at one time or another had that discussion saying if only I could combine one fella’s talents with another ability to be the caring considerate one. It is the desire to have it all…. Only for most of us, it is just out of reach.

Society says no with a capital N.

Yet, Alessandra Torre presents this exact scenario. She creates a woman comfortable in who she is. Who has learned the hard way that things can change in a flash of a moment and what in the end really matters. She has made her able to make intelligent choices; live a life without shame, insecurity or compromise. And she has made her with charm, savvy and incredibly sexual.

So with this main character, we get the set up of her meeting a man who is that beautiful, power broker driven to succeed in all things. He catches Madison in a pure joyous moment and from that connection, sparks fly. They both understand the draw to each other… it is a matter of fact. It is primal, hard and necessary for both of them. But Stewart, this man, can only give moments in his life… he has no capacity to devote to Madison other than here and there times….

So knowing Madison’s needs and his concerns for her, he suggests something out of the ordinary …. Something unusual…. He suggests a full-time man for her. Someone who would be there for her… someone to look out and care… someone who would make her happy when he couldn’t… BUT someone who will accept Madison keeping him in her life as well.

Madison takes this idea and files it away…. Goes about her life not searching or looking for this man but he happens to cross her path and she sees the opportunity to possibly have it all.

Madison starts a relationship with Paul… this pro surfer who has this beauty about him that calms yet energies those around him. She wants to be with him and carefully presents her situation. She loves a man who does not have time for her; who will be part of her life periodically and how she wants Paul to be her full-time other-half. At first, Paul cannot agree as much as he is taken with Madison. He then feels the pain of her not being there in his life and accepts Madison’s terms…Because having a part of Madison, any part is less painful than not having her at all.

We journey with Madison… we fuck Stewart; we fuck Paul and we rejoice in the experience.

But as readers of this tale, we are given an extra bonus….We are given another set of eyes observing the complex relationship of Stewart, Madison, and Paul.

This is where I have to share another phase of my condition…This is where I start going into overdrive of contacting every person I know who loves to read and badger them to read the book which triggered the episode I am in…

This is where I tell you…reading this will cause you such a range of emotions and feelings you will not be able to keep track of all of them. You will be reading and think you have an idea where this is going and then you will be flipped, slammed and caressed into a puddle of wonder and outrage. Wonder due to the artistry of writing and outrage because you NEVER saw any of it fucking coming.

So I am left babbling about how much I love this book; how much I love this author and how I want you to read this. My last part of this condition which I am in now is to offer those who do read this my assistance in their journey with Madison, Stewart, and Paul. I have already been able to guide others through this so I know I will be able to help you.

Now go and read this book, I am here waiting for you.

A gifted copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review

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[Farah · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I get that you don’t understand—that you wonder how someone could possibly be aroused by the thought of something so forbidden. But often, it is the forbidden that is the hottest, and the depraved that is the most arousing."

I have to say, Alessandra Torre- your book is perfection!
Writing genius!

I loved this book to pieces!
This is the kind of book that can only be described as HOOK, Line and sinker!

I was hooked the entire book, nail biting, jaw dropping, holding my breath in.... You catch my drift?

Now... From the blurb we can see what it's about. Do not be mistaken. This is not a love triangle with cheating.
No repeats of Kellan and Keira ;)

Madison is dating two men, they both know about it and they both okay with it.

Madison and Stewart:




Madison and Paul:



"Their love. Paul loves me with unconditional warmth, his affection public and obvious, his arms pulling me into him, his mouth littering my body with frequent kisses. Stewart loves me with a tiger’s intensity, his need taking my breath away, his confidence in our relationship strong enough to not be bothered by the presence of another man. He stares into my soul as if he owns it, and shows his love with money, sex, and rare moments of time."


She gets what she needs from both of them in different ways...



I'm going to steal a line from another favorite book which goes:


"Perfect doesn't exist. In reality, you're lucky to just get pieces of it..."


So... She gets her pieces of perfect, just with different men.


"A normal person would ask themselves who they prefer. If both men were standing on a cliff, and I had to push one of them off, who would it be?"

There is going to come a time where it's all going to come crashing and what a moment it is! Right! Shocked! That's what I was...



"But I’m not normal, and neither are they. Eventually, one of them will tire of this relationship—will want more. Will want a full-time girlfriend or mother to his children. And then I will ask myself if that is what I want. If I can be happy with one man. And if the answer is yes, then I will go that path. It seems strange but, despite their differences, there is a bit of each other in these men. And even if I leave one, I will always have part of him in the other."



The world works in mysterious ways...

5 brilliant stars!

[Deanna❤Pink Lady❤️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Wow Stars

This book came out of left field for me. The blurb- two men, one woman who has sex with both, she loves them both and they both know about the other- intrigued me.....got my attention....but it felt wrong to me until I started reading. I started out with reservations but the writing, the intensity of the relationships and the understanding of the feelings for each blew me away. The angst, the lust, the love, the sex, the wanting, the WTF moments and the ending.....all made wonderful by words written by Alessandra Torre.



I hate society's notion that there is something wrong with sex. Something wrong with a woman who loves sex. I've loved sex for as long as I can remember.

Can you love 2 people at the same time? Truly love 2 people? That was the question I had thru the entire book. What did I think of a woman who kept 2 men? Did I think she was selfish? What about 2 guys being okay with having sex with the same girl? If they both loved her then wouldn't they make her choose? I had all those questions throughout the book.



Stewart is a workaholic that has no time for a relationship, a real relationship that involves dating and spending lots of time with the one you love. He loves sex with Madison and she loves sex with him. Somewhere in 2 years of being together, they fall in love but not enough to change the status of their relationship. While I want to judge, I simple can't because of the way the writer describes their feelings. I get it even though I didn't want to.



Paul, the unconditional, carefree surfer who loves Madd with all his heart yet he knows that part of her heart belongs to another. They live together, he has her most of the time, their relationship is one that is real and fulfilling but why then does Madison still have Stewart? I get to see what real unconditional love is even though I want to say it isn't fair.

I fuck Stewart, I fuck Paul, and they both know about it. And the more I fuck one, the more turned on the other gets. The more competitive, aggressive, loving they become. It is a constant, whirling sea of sex. I love it, and they love it. They don't need to know who the other is. That would take it a step too close, a step too real. It is better that it is a nameless, faceless individual. And I appreciate keeping the worlds separate.

There is a 4th person in the story. Not sure how she fit at first and then it was a WTF moment for me. Then there was the 2nd WTF moment and the turmoil that lead to Paul and Stewart meeting each other. It was very emotional and troublesome and let's say, I didn't go to bed till 3 am cause I couldn't put the book down, I had to finish.

For those of you who have read, at 76%, Dana said something so profound and truthful about love.... "Stewart, I know that stepping away from her seems difficult. But if she was truly the girl for you-you'd happily set aside work. You wouldn't have to try and cut back your hours. You wouldn't be able to stay away from her. When that time comes, that is when you'll know that you have found the person you are meant to be with. When your life if no longer your own, and you are pushing forward that sacrifice willingly." ...that in a nutshell is what love is all about.

I will be honest that the ending seemed all too nice. I had some issues on how the ending came about. To speak of those would spoiler it so I won't. I would still recommend this book to be read ASAP. The originality of the plot is unlike one that I have ever read- Bravo Alessandra for braving this scenario and making it into one with lots of emotion and beauty.

BR with my Pinks ♥♥

ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

[Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Thoughts:

✿ To put it quite simply, Madison likes sex. I mean she really likes sex and she wants to have it all the time!

✿ Her first lover, Stewart, is a workaholic and while he has no problems keeping up with her sexually, he can't be with her all the time. He is the one that actually suggests she get a boyfriend. So, she does.

✿ Meet the boyfriend, Paul. They met at the Santa Monica pier and had sex right away and he couldn't stay away from Madison. She decides to be upfront with him and tell him about Stewart but Paul can't deal with that type of relationship. Of course, he changes his mind!



✿ For the most part, things go along swimmingly. Madison only sees Stewart sparingly so it doesn't really put a burden on her relationship with Paul who she is now living with. But you know it has to kill him when he knows she's with him!

✿ Madison knows the way things are can't last but she's in love with both of them and can't bring herself to choose. I have to be honest...I can't really blame her!

✿ Did I mention that the sex was hot? Hot x2!!

✿ And...Madison works in a bookstore! I loved how all that was incorporated into the story.

✿ The events in each chapter go back and forth in time and it's a little confusing at first. I found myself going back and rereading that first chapter over a few times.

✿ There were some lines that were just off:

"Sixth grade sleepovers are now orgies where the girls fight over who’s gonna get to suck the barely-handsome dad off first."

Seriously...was that necessary? I need eye bleach!

✿ Then there's this mysterious Dana...you know she's up to no good. I found myself going back and rereading that first chapter over a few times.

✿ Then there's the big twist! I did not see that coming! I loved it though and couldn't wait to see how things would come out.

✿ And boy do they come out when a big drama occurs. People are really shown in their true colors. On one hand, I was happy...on the other, I was disappointed.



✿ I did like how things worked out...it made sense but I felt we should've gotten more out of one person. And I really didn't care for the new person at the Thanksgiving dinner! LOL!

✿ The Epilogue...not sure how I feel finding out she's know for quite some time. Did we really need to know that?



Favorite quotes:

❥ "They both own my heart now, an equal decision fought over by two sets of blue eyes."

❥ “The heart is stubborn. It holds onto love despite what sense and emotion tells it. And it is often, in the battle of those three, the most brilliant of all.”

❥ "Forever and always."

[It's just me Shelly B · Rating 3 out of 5]

“I get that you don't understand—that you wonder how someone could possibly be aroused by the thought of something so forbidden. But often, it is the forbidden that is the hottest, and the depraved that is the most arousing”


So this is a love triangle however both men are aware of the fact that there is someone is else. But the two guys Stewart and Paul don't know each other, Madison makes sure to keep the lives very separate.


Stewart is a business suit workaholic and just doesn't have time for Madison, so he suggest she get a man that can give her a steady relationship as long as the man knows that he will STILL be in the equation also.





Now enter Paul......him and Madison meet at a roller coaster and their love life evolves from there. Paul is the
quintessential California surfer boy.... carefree and loving. Madison also loves to surf so they are perfect for each other!!






All goes great until an accident brings them ALL together and we find out something that REALLY puts a twist in this perfect threesome! It was a big wrench thrown in to mix but that's all I'm saying.


I can't tell you what that is without spoiling everything you will just have to read it and find out.

I love love LOVE triangles....they are one of my all time favorites to read about but once the "it" was revealed that I can't talk about everything was so anticlimactic from that point on. Triangles are supposed to draw HUGE emotions from the characters once they find out the other or the identity in this case....you know what I mean like "CHOOSE me I love you, he will never love you like I can!!!!" Fist fighting maybe because they are fighting to be her only one. I hope you see where I was going with this but yea NO that didn't happen here...at all! There was a different dynamic here than with a normal triangle, if you read it you'll understand what I mean but still at that point in the book it fell flat for me.


The first 55-60%
Amazing, hot, sexy, I was glued to this book!! Couldn't put it down!! There was scene in particular!! Ovary explosion!!!


You will have to click on the spoiler to finish this quote:)
"I want it, Madison. I want him to f*ck you in the powder room while I sit here with these stuffed shirts. I want you to come back to this table with your cheeks flushed and his cum inside of you.”





The last 30%
It was meh for me however I did like all the characters and I was happy with the way it ended. It was just to anticlimactic. It was kind of like this big build up then....nothing.


I think this book is definitely worth reading because I know people would love it and be completely fine with no drama....I like a little drama though...sorry:)