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One-Two Punch
Beth is willing to do almost anything to meet her dream man—including taking boxing lessons. She passes Harry’s gym for weeks before mustering up the nerve to walk in and talk to the gorgeous owner. Once she does, sparks fly as well as punches.Their budding relationship is tested with the arrival of Ky, Harry’s old Army buddy. After years of frustrated longing for his fellow soldier, Ky is hoping that he can win Harry’s heart. He hadn’t planned on Beth, however—or the scorching desire she inspires.As the trio struggle to accept their feelings for each other, a menacing figure stalks Beth, watching, waiting—and preparing to snatch her away from the two men she’s grown to love.Reader This book contains smoking-hot scenes of ménage and M/M sex.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2008
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Katie Allen
34 books279 followersKatie Allen is the fabulously filthy-minded alter-ego of romantic-suspense author Katie Ruggle. She lived in an off-grid, solar- and wind-powered house in the Rocky Mountains until her family lured her back to Minnesota. When she’s not writing, Katie rides horses, trains her three dogs, cross-country skis (badly), and travels to warm places where she can scuba dive. A graduate of the police academy, Katie is a self-professed forensics nerd. A fan of anything that makes her feel like a badass, she has trained in Krav Maga, boxing, and gymnastics. You can connect with Katie at http://katieruggle.com/, https://www.facebook.com/katieruggleb..., or on Twitter @KatieRuggle
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August 15, 2020
It was a DELICIOUS story.
I thought really fast everything but it was okay!!
I liked a lot...
I thought really fast everything but it was okay!!
I liked a lot...
May 14, 2020
Reviewed after re read.
There is something about Katie Allen and how she writes that I just love!
Her heroes are an endearing mix of bossy, alpha and vulnerability!
Loved Harry, loved Ky and loved Beth.
Beth has had a crush on Harry for weeks and eventually builds up the nerve to go into his Gym to "join".
Soon her and Harry are a couple, and fall hard and heavy. Then Ky, an ex military friend of Harry's turns up, and how they get from a couple to a threesome is a sweet story of undenied lust and love.
Add in a little drama, humorous banter and it is hugely enjoyable read.
It is a great light hot endearing read.
There is something about Katie Allen and how she writes that I just love!
Her heroes are an endearing mix of bossy, alpha and vulnerability!
Loved Harry, loved Ky and loved Beth.
Beth has had a crush on Harry for weeks and eventually builds up the nerve to go into his Gym to "join".
Soon her and Harry are a couple, and fall hard and heavy. Then Ky, an ex military friend of Harry's turns up, and how they get from a couple to a threesome is a sweet story of undenied lust and love.
Add in a little drama, humorous banter and it is hugely enjoyable read.
It is a great light hot endearing read.
June 14, 2016
Sweet menage. I hated that it took so long before they all 3 got together though. There wasn't a lot of time with the 3 of them. It was still hot. I liked Beth. She was just what Ky and Harry needed to bring them together. Though, she did have a TSTL moment. If you are getting strange letters and flowers....tell the police please!
January 3, 2010
I liked the 2 guys, Harry and Ky, but Beth...she is so inconsistently drawn that it's difficult for me to decide what the author intended.
When Ky first sees her, he nicknames her Barbie. Like Beth, I, too, am wondering why Ky would call a short, dumpy, round blonde (Beth's own description) Barbie. Beth is also not too bright and exhibits TSTL traits like not telling anyone she receives stalker-type notes. She doesn't even tell her best friends until one of them accidentally reads one. Then, when the notes get menacing and crazy, she tells the best friend she's not going to tell Harry even tho she's practically living with him. Beth, the Bimbo Barbie's best friend says okay, don't tell him.
The story hops along on this vein until Ky shows up unexpectedly. The sexual tension between the two men is there but in small doses since Harry has just met Beth the Bimbo Barbie and his divining rod is still angling towards BBB's watering hole. It is only when the Barbie doll decides Harry wants Ky as well that Harry's rod starts vibrating in another direction.
Suspense comes in the confrontation with the stalker, of course. Sweet HEA but I hope Katie Allen doesn't have a fondness for bimbo Barbie heroines. What I note, again, after reading several MMF romances is that the woman DOES become superfluous. As a result, I tend to stick to the MM ones and only try out an MMF to see if I get lucky.
Actually, One-two Punch comes close to being 'right' as far as such menages go because Harry is still more heterosexual than other male heroes in MMF romances plus his romance with Beth is still new so his feelings for the other man are not so strong as to compete with his attraction for the heroine as in most of the other MMF romances.
When Ky first sees her, he nicknames her Barbie. Like Beth, I, too, am wondering why Ky would call a short, dumpy, round blonde (Beth's own description) Barbie. Beth is also not too bright and exhibits TSTL traits like not telling anyone she receives stalker-type notes. She doesn't even tell her best friends until one of them accidentally reads one. Then, when the notes get menacing and crazy, she tells the best friend she's not going to tell Harry even tho she's practically living with him. Beth, the Bimbo Barbie's best friend says okay, don't tell him.
The story hops along on this vein until Ky shows up unexpectedly. The sexual tension between the two men is there but in small doses since Harry has just met Beth the Bimbo Barbie and his divining rod is still angling towards BBB's watering hole. It is only when the Barbie doll decides Harry wants Ky as well that Harry's rod starts vibrating in another direction.
Suspense comes in the confrontation with the stalker, of course. Sweet HEA but I hope Katie Allen doesn't have a fondness for bimbo Barbie heroines. What I note, again, after reading several MMF romances is that the woman DOES become superfluous. As a result, I tend to stick to the MM ones and only try out an MMF to see if I get lucky.
Actually, One-two Punch comes close to being 'right' as far as such menages go because Harry is still more heterosexual than other male heroes in MMF romances plus his romance with Beth is still new so his feelings for the other man are not so strong as to compete with his attraction for the heroine as in most of the other MMF romances.
April 29, 2010
I sooo enjoyed this read! Two hot ex-military men with serious punching skills. The heroine was sweet, clumbsy and curvy. The threesome was a wonderful pairing. Harry was the older dominate while "Barbie" and Malichai were fighting brats. The romance and love of the story really shown through. I always love a story with two hot men and one plump yummy little lady. The humor in this read was priceless. I found myself laughing out loud. The dialogue was smart and witty. The sex scenes were hot and plentiful. The M/M portion of the story was there, but didn't overshadow the female's involvement. This book packed a punch!
August 29, 2010
I really liked this book. I didn't love, love LOVE it, but I enjoyed it quite a bit. It was almost perfect. One adjustment to a story aspect and it would have be excellent.
Series Note:
No series connections that I know of.
Summary:
Beth is a somewhat shy, clumsy girl who walks by a certain boxing gym everyday on her way to the bus stop. She lusts after a hot guy she sees in the gym whenever she walks past. Beth never plans to do anything about her attraction, but one day she gets up the nerve to go into the gym and ask him for boxing lessons. Harry reluctantly agrees and the two hit it off instantly. It isn't long before they're engaged in a blistering affair and falling in love.
Over the course of their relationship, Harry tells Beth about some unresolved feelings he had for a fellow soldier while he was off at war. Beth is curious about it, but not worried. Things get complicated when a man stalking Beth escalates. And then Ky shows up at Harry's gym...Ky is the solider Harry was attracted to.
Ky is a solemn, sarcastic man dealing with the after affects of war. He had hoped to find Harry and start a relationship with him. But Harry is already involved and apparently in love. He stays with the two, though, unable to tear himself away. Then things get worse when Beth is kidnapped by her stalker. After she's rescued, Beth, Harry and Ky must face the feelings between the three of them and figure out what they want to do.
Review:
I was in a mood for a bi-menage HEA story and this one fit the bill perfect. It had just about everything I was looking for in this type of book: solid romantic development between all three characters, a good story, hot sex, and a happy ending. I was satisfied on all those levels.
I liked the way the story developed. Harry and Beth get involved, both are sexually adventurous so Harry tells about how he once felt some lustful feelings toward another guy, the two develop a solid relationship and then bam - Ky shows up and Harry and Beth must face the unresolved feelings between Harry and Ky. It made for a good romantic base to the relationship. And it flowed really well. Nothing felt forced - like a third was tossed into the mix just for the sake of some kink. It came across as a perfectly logical, realistic romantic conflict. I liked that.
There was also a bit of a suspense plot to the book to add some tension with Beth having a stalked then being kidnapped. I don't think it was a necessary part of the story, but I liked it. For me, a little suspense in a book is always welcome. I thought the aftermath could have been beefed up a little but it wasn't a big thing.
The only part of the book I thought could have used to serious improvement was with the character of Beth. There was something rather off about her. It wasn't that I disliked her in any way, that she was a bitch or neurotic or anything like that. There was just something off in the way the author characterized her. The characterization of Beth came off as rather disjointed and contradictory. Sometimes she seemed to be one thing, then later something different. In the beginning you couldn't go a paragraph without Beth being referred to as a total klutz, then that whole thing gets forgotten about and suddenly Beth is a workout queen sex goddess. It was like the author was never really sure who exactly Beth was as she wrote. So I would have liked to have seen her be a bit stronger developed and more consistent (and not do utterly stupid things like getting into the car of someone she hardly knows ;)
But it was still a good bi-menage HEA erotic romance. I enjoyed it for what it was.
WARNING, this book contains: explicit sex and language, oral sex (m/f, m/m, m/f/m), anal sex (m/f, m/m, m/f/m), toys (the heroine using a butt plug on the hero), and some other stuff I'm just not remembering right now. Just keep in mind this is a bisexual-menage HEA story.
Series Note:
No series connections that I know of.
Summary:
Beth is a somewhat shy, clumsy girl who walks by a certain boxing gym everyday on her way to the bus stop. She lusts after a hot guy she sees in the gym whenever she walks past. Beth never plans to do anything about her attraction, but one day she gets up the nerve to go into the gym and ask him for boxing lessons. Harry reluctantly agrees and the two hit it off instantly. It isn't long before they're engaged in a blistering affair and falling in love.
Over the course of their relationship, Harry tells Beth about some unresolved feelings he had for a fellow soldier while he was off at war. Beth is curious about it, but not worried. Things get complicated when a man stalking Beth escalates. And then Ky shows up at Harry's gym...Ky is the solider Harry was attracted to.
Ky is a solemn, sarcastic man dealing with the after affects of war. He had hoped to find Harry and start a relationship with him. But Harry is already involved and apparently in love. He stays with the two, though, unable to tear himself away. Then things get worse when Beth is kidnapped by her stalker. After she's rescued, Beth, Harry and Ky must face the feelings between the three of them and figure out what they want to do.
Review:
I was in a mood for a bi-menage HEA story and this one fit the bill perfect. It had just about everything I was looking for in this type of book: solid romantic development between all three characters, a good story, hot sex, and a happy ending. I was satisfied on all those levels.
I liked the way the story developed. Harry and Beth get involved, both are sexually adventurous so Harry tells about how he once felt some lustful feelings toward another guy, the two develop a solid relationship and then bam - Ky shows up and Harry and Beth must face the unresolved feelings between Harry and Ky. It made for a good romantic base to the relationship. And it flowed really well. Nothing felt forced - like a third was tossed into the mix just for the sake of some kink. It came across as a perfectly logical, realistic romantic conflict. I liked that.
There was also a bit of a suspense plot to the book to add some tension with Beth having a stalked then being kidnapped. I don't think it was a necessary part of the story, but I liked it. For me, a little suspense in a book is always welcome. I thought the aftermath could have been beefed up a little but it wasn't a big thing.
The only part of the book I thought could have used to serious improvement was with the character of Beth. There was something rather off about her. It wasn't that I disliked her in any way, that she was a bitch or neurotic or anything like that. There was just something off in the way the author characterized her. The characterization of Beth came off as rather disjointed and contradictory. Sometimes she seemed to be one thing, then later something different. In the beginning you couldn't go a paragraph without Beth being referred to as a total klutz, then that whole thing gets forgotten about and suddenly Beth is a workout queen sex goddess. It was like the author was never really sure who exactly Beth was as she wrote. So I would have liked to have seen her be a bit stronger developed and more consistent (and not do utterly stupid things like getting into the car of someone she hardly knows ;)
But it was still a good bi-menage HEA erotic romance. I enjoyed it for what it was.
WARNING, this book contains: explicit sex and language, oral sex (m/f, m/m, m/f/m), anal sex (m/f, m/m, m/f/m), toys (the heroine using a butt plug on the hero), and some other stuff I'm just not remembering right now. Just keep in mind this is a bisexual-menage HEA story.
April 28, 2012
AWESOME! HOT! WOW!
Ok so it wasn't so much as "Sports" it was more just hanging out at the gym with a few self defense pointers :) but it was still great!
Starts off with Beth walking to the bus stop to go to work. She peeks into the door of the gym that's on her way, that's where she sees him. Her dream man *sigh* Henry -
Henry is the owner of the Gym. He looks up at Beth as she looks in the window and their eyes met for an instant. And that's when Beth knew she wanted this man.
Every day on her way to the bus stop, and on her way home, she can't help but look into the gym and find her dream guy.
When she goes out for a drink with her two best friends, she see's him walk in with the most beautiful woman she's ever seen. Figures.
As her and her friends drink a little more, oogling over her dream man, Sheri notices the woman he's with is mad - she's arguing with him.. Beth looks over and watches with intent as the two of them share a few heated words. Just as the woman stood up and threw her drink in his face, Beth realized he's now single.
A few days and a whole lot of courage she didn't have, later - she walked into the gym Totally out of her element, but insistent on talking to this man before she couldn't do it anymore.
Harry was talking with is good friend Domonic when they notices the little girl walking into the gym. Wondering if she was lost, Harry started walking over to her.. after a better look, he realized this wasn't a little girl. This was the most beautiful woman with curves in all the right places.. and he was excited to meet her.
As he introduced himself as the owner and asked if he could help her. She couldn't breathe. Her mind went blank and she couldn't talk.
Just as Dominic walked up to her
Move over, Harry-important business here. Are you selling Girl Scout cookies? If you are, I want some of those coconut ones."
"Samoas?" Beth asked startled.
He grinned. "YES! Do you have them with you or do I have to wait?"
"What? No." She shook her head feeling like she had been dropped down a rabbit hole. "Sorry, I don't have any cookies."
:Oh." The bald man's face fell. "Can you bring them by tomorrow?:
"Dominic!" Harry shouldered the shorter man over. "She's not a Girl Scout. Come on, she's at least-what?" He looked at Beth inquiringly. "Twenty?"
"Twenty-four," she answered.....
Dominic was looking deeply disappointed. "So no cookies?"
"Enough with the cookies!" Harry bellowed, giving him a shove.
"Why do I feel guilty that I don't have any cookies?
Lol Love Dominic :) He's so funny - it was a great ice breaker. Dominic had seen the "hearts" in both their eyes from the start. It was all he oculd do to push these two together fast enough.
When Beth signed up to join the gym, Harry took on the job as her personal trainer. She wanted to learn how to box.
It was torture for Harry though. Seeing her in those tight yoga pants and short top that lifted every time she lifted the weights. It wasn't easy for Beth either. just the simple task of wrapping her hands in the Velcro tape was torture when Harry's hands touched hers.
The next day, Beth was sore beyond anything. Walking hurt - but she was actually looking forward to the work out she was going to recieve. Ok she was looking forward to seeing Harry - but the working out part wasn't too bad. She was actually starting to like it.
The following Monday, when Beth came in for her training session, she didn't see Harry. disappointed, she walked over to Dominic to say hi.
Hey there, jail bait!" he called out "Here to torture Harry some more?"
Blushing and smiling she protested, "Jailbait? I'm twenty-four-that's totally legal."
"Yeah, but I"m sure Harry can think of a some illegal things he wants to do to you." Dominic smirked at her.
"Here, some Girl Scouts were selling these outside the Super-Mart."
"The coconut ones?" Dominic asked, his voice hushed, as if the cookies were sacred. As she nodded, Beth found herself crushed in a huge bear hug, her feet dangling off the floor "You're an angel! A cookie angel!"
:Hand off, Dominic," rumbled a voice behind Beth.
"But Harry, she brought me cookies!"
So they get back into training. Harry casually - or tries to be casual about asking her if she can beat up her boyfriend yet.
"No boyfriend" she said, "Not unless you count my secret admirer."
"What?" he asked confused.
She shrugged, "Just some guy-at least I assume it's a guy-who leaves little love notes under my door. I was just joking about him being my boyfriend-I don't even know who it is."
Harry felt an uneasy prickling between his shoulder blades. "Some strange guy toes to your house? Has he doe anything besides leave the notes?"
"No of course not. It's just a silly crush, I'm sure. Forget I said anything."
"uh-huh." He looked at her, his eyes narrowed. He knew it was none of his business but the idea of someone hanging around where she lived bothered him-a lot.
Fifteen minutes into their next training session, Harry snapped at her to stop. He told her he needed to see her in his office, then walked away.
She desperately tried to think of what she had done to irritate him so much. .... "What's wrong?" She asked, her voice small.
He didn't answer. Her heart pounding in her ears, Beth watched him lean in. his hard-cut mouth coming closer and closer, his blue eyes bright with heat. Gathering her under the arms, Harry lifted her and sat her on the desk as if she was just a little girl. The piles of papers tilted and slid beneath her. Forcing Beth to grab at his arms for balance. His biceps flexed beneath her hands and she was shocked... While she was distracted by the feel of his thick arms, Harry bent his head and captured her mouth....
And what a KISS that was! lol - and it didn't just stop at a kiss - these two had a lot of pent up energy between the two of them. one kiss lead to a whole lot more..
After awhile, Harry asked her to come upstairs to his loft that was over the gym. He couldn't help himself. And she didn't want him to.
The next morning as Beth was getting ready to go home to change for work, Harry insisted on walking her home, even though she only lived half a block from the gym.
As they got to her apartment, Harry wasn't impressed by what he saw. The door to the building was propped open for anyone to walk in. The light bulbs were burnt out in the hallways, and even her door was hard to open.
When they got in, she had stepped over the envelope that was laying on the floor by the door. Harry picked it up and tried to hand it to her. She told him that was just a letter from her admiror. He left one for her every day. She just shrugged if off, but Harry couldn't let it go. He asked if he could see it.
She told him not to expect anything exciting. They were always the same cheesy cards.
When Harry opened it, he knew something was wrong.
So someone was stalking his girl... was it just his jealousy that was making him want to strangle every stranger that looked at her?
After some time, things were really starting to heat up between the two. They just couldn't get enough of each other. She was spending more and more time at the gym, or in his loft.
When one day she was at the gym, Harry was talking with a new client, she saw a man walk into the gym. He was beyond beautiful.
She bounced up to him and asked him if he was looking for someone.
Yeah," he grunted. His eyes dismissed her, wandering away to scan the room.
"Anyone in particular?"
"Yeah." The silence stretched and the man glanced at her again. "I can find him on my own. Off you go, Barbie."
He turned completely away from her, leaving her gaping.
"Barbie?" she repeated, startled and a little flattered-
She found harry and ran over to him just as he was wrapping things up with the client.
"There's a super-hot and really cranky guy looking for someone and he wont tell me who and I'm dying of curiosity!" Twisting around, Beth spotted the stranger and pointed. "There! Do you know him? He called me Barbie."
Harry snorted a laugh. "Barbie? I bet that-" He broke off suddenly when his gaze locked on the man maneuvering his large duffel around the equipment. "Well shit-balls," he breathed. "POKEY!" Harry called out. a grin lighting up his face.
Yes that's right, Pokey. lol This big strong beautiful stranger was no stranger to Harry.
This was really a great book. I loved the relationship they all had. Beth is so comfortable around these guys, it's like she's known them forever. Ky is cute. I love his stubbornness. He tries so hard to hide his feelings, but Beth can see them clear as day.
And after a week or so, when things get to be too much for Beth, and she goes on her little " walk " - I love how Ky seems to jump into Commando mode to help find her, and help Harry out, when Harry is falling apart.
M/F/M - M/M - M/F - lots of hot action in this book, and a really great story to go with it :)
December 5, 2025
2017 = 3 stars
2022 = 2 stars / skim-read to write a review
An Erotic MMF Poly Romance
Harry (31) is a former army captain who owns a gym.
Beth (24) is an office worker looking for love.
Beth notices Harry at the gym while on the way to the bus stop. She then works up the courage to join. Frequent sex leads to a relationship and love.
Weeks later, Beth is nearly living with Harry. When Harry's old Army buddy (Ky) visits, both are attracted to him. This is the best part, when the story focuses more on their developing relationship than on sex, allowing the threesome to happen.
Ky was my favorite MC because of his story and gruff personality. He showed the most growth and turned sweet by the end. Harry, though over-protective yet caring, came next. Beth ranks last, as she’s the stereotypical dumb blond.
☹️ 🇩🇮🇸🇱🇮🇰🇪🇸:
🔻The fake sex with no emotional connection. During Beth's third gym visit, Harry takes her into his office and F's her on his desk. There was no discussion or taking it slow. He grabs a condom, slams into her, and she instantly climaxes. A few minutes later, they go to his apartment and have more sex, despite still being strangers. Harry spanks Beth, which excites her. Then he talks about anal sex. Ugh, so not sexy. 🤢
🔻 Lots of erotic sex scenes, little intimacy. Beth visits Harry after work and they have sex again, this time it includes anal sex. She calls him "Sir," which excites him. No on-page conversations yet.
🔻 The stalker subplot. Everyday, he leaves cards under Beth's door and sends her flowers. Harry learns of it and wants to protect her by keeping her close and limiting her outings. When the stalker gets angry after seeing Beth with Harry, he sends a disturbing card with a headless woman, the word "whore," and fake blood. Beth doesn’t tell Harry, fearing he’ll become even more protective, even as the stalking persists.
🔻 Beth continues to be TSTL. She wants to walk alone in the park, but Harry insists on going with her for safety. She gets angry, threatens to leave, and departs alone. Surprise—she gets . To no surprise, Beth needs to be rescued.
The writing is decent, but the story is OTT and unbelievable. I understand lots of sex is common in an erotic romance, and I see why Beth makes reckless decisions to create drama and move the plot forward. However, it all could've happened at a slower, more realistic pace.
The ending was the best part. The three of them were in a good relationship and had a strong connection, which finally made the sex scenes enjoyable.
76 F's
2022 = 2 stars / skim-read to write a review
An Erotic MMF Poly Romance
Harry (31) is a former army captain who owns a gym.
Beth (24) is an office worker looking for love.
Beth notices Harry at the gym while on the way to the bus stop. She then works up the courage to join. Frequent sex leads to a relationship and love.
Weeks later, Beth is nearly living with Harry. When Harry's old Army buddy (Ky) visits, both are attracted to him. This is the best part, when the story focuses more on their developing relationship than on sex, allowing the threesome to happen.
Ky was my favorite MC because of his story and gruff personality. He showed the most growth and turned sweet by the end. Harry, though over-protective yet caring, came next. Beth ranks last, as she’s the stereotypical dumb blond.
☹️ 🇩🇮🇸🇱🇮🇰🇪🇸:
🔻The fake sex with no emotional connection. During Beth's third gym visit, Harry takes her into his office and F's her on his desk. There was no discussion or taking it slow. He grabs a condom, slams into her, and she instantly climaxes. A few minutes later, they go to his apartment and have more sex, despite still being strangers. Harry spanks Beth, which excites her. Then he talks about anal sex. Ugh, so not sexy. 🤢
🔻 Lots of erotic sex scenes, little intimacy. Beth visits Harry after work and they have sex again, this time it includes anal sex. She calls him "Sir," which excites him. No on-page conversations yet.
🔻 The stalker subplot. Everyday, he leaves cards under Beth's door and sends her flowers. Harry learns of it and wants to protect her by keeping her close and limiting her outings. When the stalker gets angry after seeing Beth with Harry, he sends a disturbing card with a headless woman, the word "whore," and fake blood. Beth doesn’t tell Harry, fearing he’ll become even more protective, even as the stalking persists.
🔻 Beth continues to be TSTL. She wants to walk alone in the park, but Harry insists on going with her for safety. She gets angry, threatens to leave, and departs alone. Surprise—she gets . To no surprise, Beth needs to be rescued.
The writing is decent, but the story is OTT and unbelievable. I understand lots of sex is common in an erotic romance, and I see why Beth makes reckless decisions to create drama and move the plot forward. However, it all could've happened at a slower, more realistic pace.
The ending was the best part. The three of them were in a good relationship and had a strong connection, which finally made the sex scenes enjoyable.
76 F's
May 6, 2012
I really loved this book!!! I honestly have no idea whom I drooled over more...Harry or brooding, panty-drenching Malachi(Ky) aka Pokey. Very emotional read and I guess I'm a sucker for dark brooding military men. A lot of times I laughed so hard at the loving way Ky and Barbie went at each other, teasing and lovingly insulting constantly.
GREAT BOOK!!
GREAT BOOK!!
November 6, 2012
I really liked this book, but didn't realize until close to the end that Ky was black...had been picturing him wrong through the whole book!
April 22, 2013
Loved it!
I think I am becoming addicted to M/M/F relationships......
I think I am becoming addicted to M/M/F relationships......
December 19, 2021
i've not read a ton of mmf, but certainly not one where there's not an established couple taking a third into their relationship. it seems risky to me, since starting a throuple from scratch means you have to do a LOT of trust building between your characters, and i'm not sure that katie nailed it here. a slow start led to a plot that moved at 100 mph, somehow managing to fit in thoughts on PTSD/being a veteran, a multi-day kidnapping moment, a parental come to jesus segment, and an eleventh hour realization that one character is a decade older than the other two and they are "theirs" to take care of. also, this book is mainly them having very satisfying if not sometimes anatomically eyebrow raising sex. i do not know how katie had time for all of their sex and also plot. so, kudos to her there, i suppose.
January 15, 2020
Somehow I missed early this was set in Denver...
Great read. Characters are all distinct, and change as relationships develop. Beth is vaguely dizzy but in a sweet way. She is not a world conquering 24 year old, which is very refreshing.
Not sure why the description of Ky got darker as book went on. As introduced, he’s the color of creamed coffee. The last description was the color of chocolate. So that was a tad confusing. But whatever.
Would have liked an epilogue, but happy to have none as sometimes those just involve a gratuitous baby. Lol.
Great read. Characters are all distinct, and change as relationships develop. Beth is vaguely dizzy but in a sweet way. She is not a world conquering 24 year old, which is very refreshing.
Not sure why the description of Ky got darker as book went on. As introduced, he’s the color of creamed coffee. The last description was the color of chocolate. So that was a tad confusing. But whatever.
Would have liked an epilogue, but happy to have none as sometimes those just involve a gratuitous baby. Lol.
August 9, 2018
I couldn't even get past page 27. Beth is a naive, wide-eyed, clumsy and supposedly shy girl who "wouldn't know a penis if it hit her in the head" yet is somehow happy to jump on Harry's dick without him even saying a word about any interest in her when he suddenly grabs her and starts making out with her.
But what made me stop reading was her instant orgasm the second he enters her. What the fuck? Who gets turned on by that? Just completely absurd.
But what made me stop reading was her instant orgasm the second he enters her. What the fuck? Who gets turned on by that? Just completely absurd.
May 4, 2017
Loved this story!
The characters are ALL like able or loveable. The h is a little ditzy and tstl but so incredibly honest and sweet that it's more endearing than annoying.
The sex is hot even though the guys don't get together until nearly the end, it's worth the wait.
The drama was just tension building enough to keep you reading straight through
The characters are ALL like able or loveable. The h is a little ditzy and tstl but so incredibly honest and sweet that it's more endearing than annoying.
The sex is hot even though the guys don't get together until nearly the end, it's worth the wait.
The drama was just tension building enough to keep you reading straight through
August 9, 2020
Really enjoyed breaking silence so picked this one up by same author but the mmf ménage doesn’t really work for me as a romance. Sure it’s hot but I didn’t love it nearly as much as Breaking Silence. Definitely see a formula and the insta list didn’t work for me here and I didn’t like Beth nearly so much as a heroine.
Only 2 stars for me for this one but that’s just me.
Only 2 stars for me for this one but that’s just me.
September 22, 2017
(MMF) A hot and sweet committed menage where they all have fun with each other! I loved the progression of Harry (H1) and Ky’s (H2) relationship. I also liked how accepting Beth (h) was of the 2 men’s feelings.
I’d like to believe they had an HEA with babies!
I’d like to believe they had an HEA with babies!
June 28, 2018
I really enjoyed the relationship between Harry and Beth, but Ky and Beth seemed more like siblings than lovers. Ky's character was either surly or sad, but rarely had any further dimension. I wanted more.
October 30, 2018
In my mind, everything this author produces is pure gold. This book was no exception. I loved how two of the main characters were involved before the third entered the mix. And wow. This was one steamy ménage read. Immensely enjoyed it and will probably read this again in the future.
January 16, 2025
I know this is a ménage book, but I honestly hated ky. It would have been 5 stars if he wasn’t in it. Harry was a great alpha obsessive touch or die guy in the beginning but that immediately changed when Ky showed up.
April 20, 2020
3.5
Perfectly adequate and fun.
Perfectly adequate and fun.
April 21, 2020
Cool Story
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2023
No nonsense adorable lovestory!
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October 5, 20233% - the cringe is already too much
July 24, 2024
I guess 3 stars is a fair rating. I finished this about a week ago and literally can't remember anything about it.
September 25, 2012
Dudes, I liked this one. One-Two Punch is more of a 2.5 or 3 star book on technical merits, but, man, I enjoyed it. Boxing isn't a sport that is focused on much in romances and I thought the characters were great. Of the many, many, threesome books I've read, this is one of the few that took the time to properly develop a true m/f/m relationship. There was an emotional connection between Beth, Harry, and Ky. I was grinning through most of the book.
As I said, technically speaking, there were problems. Beth started off as a demure, shy, woman looking to break out of her shell and suddenly transformed into a bubbly, playful, sex-kitten. The supporting characters were more props than people and, as a result, the identity of Beth's stalker was painfully obvious. However, the humor brightened the story and I was too busy giggling to focus on the flaws. The sex was hot, although Harry has a bit more stamina than likely humanly possible and Beth seems to have amazing healing abilities as she's never sore. I would have also liked a more conclusive ending.
My recommendation would be to read this as erotica as opposed to a romance. I'd be very interested to see what Allen could do with a full-fledged novel, but, in the meantime, I'm definitely going to do what I can to get her other books.
As I said, technically speaking, there were problems. Beth started off as a demure, shy, woman looking to break out of her shell and suddenly transformed into a bubbly, playful, sex-kitten. The supporting characters were more props than people and, as a result, the identity of Beth's stalker was painfully obvious. However, the humor brightened the story and I was too busy giggling to focus on the flaws. The sex was hot, although Harry has a bit more stamina than likely humanly possible and Beth seems to have amazing healing abilities as she's never sore. I would have also liked a more conclusive ending.
My recommendation would be to read this as erotica as opposed to a romance. I'd be very interested to see what Allen could do with a full-fledged novel, but, in the meantime, I'm definitely going to do what I can to get her other books.
March 9, 2016
The story is simple, no big secret drama between the characters and I liked it. I suppose you already read the summary so i'll keep it simple.
I liked the main character and her shyness but not so much that she became annoying. she was just enough ! Akward but not too much, shy but not too much, not a perfect woman... just a normal woman. I just find it stupid that she did not warn the police about the letters.
Harry was cute and very likeable. Actually his protectiveness was easy to explain. And even if he is kind of an alpha male, he is not overwhelming and intimidating like in some books. A normal guy just very protective of his girlfriend.
Ky was just the dark part of the trio. Kind under his dark look and his not smilyng face.
**kind of SPOILER**
The thing I really enjoyed, and would like to see more often, the main female character did not wait for her men to save her. She did fight and won ! No fragile and weak woman waiting for her prince charming !!
This book will not win an award today but it was still a good light reading.
I liked the main character and her shyness but not so much that she became annoying. she was just enough ! Akward but not too much, shy but not too much, not a perfect woman... just a normal woman. I just find it stupid that she did not warn the police about the letters.
Harry was cute and very likeable. Actually his protectiveness was easy to explain. And even if he is kind of an alpha male, he is not overwhelming and intimidating like in some books. A normal guy just very protective of his girlfriend.
Ky was just the dark part of the trio. Kind under his dark look and his not smilyng face.
**kind of SPOILER**
The thing I really enjoyed, and would like to see more often, the main female character did not wait for her men to save her. She did fight and won ! No fragile and weak woman waiting for her prince charming !!
This book will not win an award today but it was still a good light reading.
August 11, 2015
Everyday Beth passes by Harry's gym and developed a major crush on Harry. One day she musters the nerve to walk in and sparks fly. the arrival of Ky, Harry's old Army buddy changes their relationship - until a stalker threatens to take Beth away from both men.
the plurb of this book reeled me in and I really wanted to like it but it did not really pulled me in a s mch as I expect a good book to do.
the instant attraction between Harry and Beth was not really believable for me .. and I am normally a sucker for immediate sparks.
I also had some trouble with the story as it is not consistent ... the flow is interrupted two times and it feels like three different stories put together
Ky was definitely my favorite, with Harry a close second. Beth was a bit difficult for me because she sometimes seems not very bright.
all in all, a nice read ....
the plurb of this book reeled me in and I really wanted to like it but it did not really pulled me in a s mch as I expect a good book to do.
the instant attraction between Harry and Beth was not really believable for me .. and I am normally a sucker for immediate sparks.
I also had some trouble with the story as it is not consistent ... the flow is interrupted two times and it feels like three different stories put together
Ky was definitely my favorite, with Harry a close second. Beth was a bit difficult for me because she sometimes seems not very bright.
all in all, a nice read ....
December 24, 2011
I really really liked this book >.< it was so friggin' sexy and the woman was likeable which I almost never say kudos to Katie Allen on Beth, and Harry, and Ky...jesus everyone! all of the characters no matter how brief in mention had you immediately falling in love or in hate with them.
The story was very well written except for the curious POV jumps that are everywhere, in every chapter even on most pages. My favorite part was that she did not just leave us with the mystery solved and on threesome, she kept going >.< Instantly in love with her. Needed more man on man lovin' though ;)
I really want there to be a continuation of their story. Someone needs to get on bugging her about it.
The story was very well written except for the curious POV jumps that are everywhere, in every chapter even on most pages. My favorite part was that she did not just leave us with the mystery solved and on threesome, she kept going >.< Instantly in love with her. Needed more man on man lovin' though ;)
I really want there to be a continuation of their story. Someone needs to get on bugging her about it.
July 8, 2015
A good balance of fun dialogue, plot and steamy scenes. The writing is quite good and the characters are well defined. Very little background is provided for any of the main characterless but they still had distinctive personalities and believable chemistry. I would have liked to have known more about the two guy's relationship in the military and what caused them to both wonder if there could be something more than friendship between them but like most romances with pre-existing relationships we are supposed to just accept it as a given.
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