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Love Logic #2
Four Letter Word
Relationships are hard enough between two people...can the four of us make it work? Or is love nothing more than a four letter word?
Polyamory...the first time Riot says the word, it feels like everything slots into place. Maybe I’m not greedy for loving both of my best friends at once…
For most of my life I didn’t think I could ever have the kind of love I’ve been dreaming of, but somehow a sexy bartender with a major sweet tooth is making it all seem possible.
Maybe Riot is right, our capacity for love is bigger than most people let themselves see. But will Leo and Hudson feel the same? Will they be willing to try to build this beautiful, complicated life with me?
If I can keep them from ripping each other’s heads off that is...
*** This is book two in the Love Logic series and can be read as a stand alone. This is a MMMM story full of love and heat.
Polyamory...the first time Riot says the word, it feels like everything slots into place. Maybe I’m not greedy for loving both of my best friends at once…
For most of my life I didn’t think I could ever have the kind of love I’ve been dreaming of, but somehow a sexy bartender with a major sweet tooth is making it all seem possible.
Maybe Riot is right, our capacity for love is bigger than most people let themselves see. But will Leo and Hudson feel the same? Will they be willing to try to build this beautiful, complicated life with me?
If I can keep them from ripping each other’s heads off that is...
*** This is book two in the Love Logic series and can be read as a stand alone. This is a MMMM story full of love and heat.
454 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2020
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K.M. Neuhold
100 books3,304 followersK.M.Neuhold has long since been a romance junkie. When she’s not writing she’s reading or spending time snuggling with her husky or her husband. She fell in love with M/M romance last year and hasn’t been able to turn back. There’s nothing she loves more than love in all its forms.
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March 27, 2020
~2.5~
Sadly, this book didn't work for me at all. It took me days to get through it because I just wasn't interested in the MCs or their romance.
The book is told from four POVs (Bishop, Riot, Hudson, and Leo), but the voices didn't sound distinct, and I would lose track of who was narrating.
The first half of the book is just Bishop pining after all three men, and even though they all knew about each other, I simply didn't feel the connection or chemistry.
There's no real plot. The only tension comes from Leo and Hudson not talking because of something Hudson did many years ago. The reveal is completely anti-climatic, and Leo's grievance doesn't make much sense .
The steam was plentiful but, honestly, I was bored. There's only one MMMM scene, and it wasn't particularly intimate.
The one thing I got out of this book is the word "polycule," which is totally adorable.
I like this author, so I'll continue reading this series; MMMM just isn't for me, I guess.
Sadly, this book didn't work for me at all. It took me days to get through it because I just wasn't interested in the MCs or their romance.
The book is told from four POVs (Bishop, Riot, Hudson, and Leo), but the voices didn't sound distinct, and I would lose track of who was narrating.
The first half of the book is just Bishop pining after all three men, and even though they all knew about each other, I simply didn't feel the connection or chemistry.
There's no real plot. The only tension comes from Leo and Hudson not talking because of something Hudson did many years ago. The reveal is completely anti-climatic, and Leo's grievance doesn't make much sense .
The steam was plentiful but, honestly, I was bored. There's only one MMMM scene, and it wasn't particularly intimate.
The one thing I got out of this book is the word "polycule," which is totally adorable.
I like this author, so I'll continue reading this series; MMMM just isn't for me, I guess.
March 24, 2020
So good. K.M. is one of the best in the genre when it comes to writing believable multiple partner romances.
This polyamorous narrative is wonderfully done, with four unique characters who all have their own voice. I loved getting to see inside each of their heads.
There's loads of chemistry between them all and the different tensions with each of the four men in their mixed pairings were given good depth.
Loved it.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
This polyamorous narrative is wonderfully done, with four unique characters who all have their own voice. I loved getting to see inside each of their heads.
There's loads of chemistry between them all and the different tensions with each of the four men in their mixed pairings were given good depth.
Loved it.
#ARC kindly received from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review.
March 26, 2020
3.5 Stars!
I liked this one, but I didn't love it. A bit of a different take on polyamory, at least from what I normally read. Granted I don't read a lot of books with polyamory. In most cases, I felt more of a connection to all of the characters together.
This one felt different. I felt connections between some of the guys with each other, but not really as a whole. IDK, I guess I just can't wrap my head around how that would work. When they all kind of date each other but they don't spend a lot of time together as a foursome.
Regardless, the characters were all likable. There was no big drama or misunderstanding, but enough angst to keep things interesting. Some good steam.
Something was just missing for me, but I did like it. And I do enjoy this author's writing.
I liked this one, but I didn't love it. A bit of a different take on polyamory, at least from what I normally read. Granted I don't read a lot of books with polyamory. In most cases, I felt more of a connection to all of the characters together.
This one felt different. I felt connections between some of the guys with each other, but not really as a whole. IDK, I guess I just can't wrap my head around how that would work. When they all kind of date each other but they don't spend a lot of time together as a foursome.
Regardless, the characters were all likable. There was no big drama or misunderstanding, but enough angst to keep things interesting. Some good steam.
Something was just missing for me, but I did like it. And I do enjoy this author's writing.
March 17, 2020
Not everyone enjoys stories about polyamorous relationships. If this is the case for you, then pass on K.M. Neuhold’s latest book, Four Letter Word, about four men who establish a committed polyamorous relationship. Just be aware, however, that you will be missing out on a book that is sweet, funny, touching, and unbelievably sexy.
The book begins in Pasadena, California with three teenage boys: Bishop, Leo, and Hudson. They are in Bishop’s basement and Leo and Hudson have proposed a contest to determine who is the better kisser. Bishop is selected to be the judge. As a result of these kisses, Bishop comes to realize that he is in love with both of his best friends, leaving him confused.
The story then picks up 12 years later in the same town. Bishop and Hudson stayed close by and went to college together, while Leo left for New York. Hudson works for his fathers financial planning firm, Bishop works as a special projects manager, and Leo is an attorney. Due to a major falling out during their senior year of high school, Hudson and Leo are no longer friends. Both men, however, are still friends with Bishop. Leo has just been hired by a law firm and is moving back to Pasadena, crashing on Bishop’s couch until he can find a place of his own. The night before Leo’s arrival, Bishop and Hudson go to their favorite bar, the Twisted Cherry. Bishop watches forlornly as Hudson flirts with other men in the bar, desperately in love with his friend but knowing he can never have him. Noticing his sadness, an attractive bartender by the name of Riot strikes up a conversation with Bishop. A passionate encounter between the two men ensues, and although Riot wants more, Bishop feels that the possibility of falling in love with a third man is much more complicated than he can handle. He even calls a halt to the “benefits” side of his friends-with-benefits arrangement with Hudson. After Leo’s arrival, the stage is set for a ride that will leave the reader breathless.
Riot, who is polyamorous, recognizes that Bishop may be polyamorous as well. As Bishop begins to explore his feelings for his high school friends in a new light, he realizes that he can love all three men, and they can return that love to him. While Bishop is the hub of the wheel, so to speak, Riot is the catalyst. His fresh perspective on the relationships between Bishop, Leo, and Hudson allows the three men to examine their shared history, as well as their current reality, with new eyes and allows them to open themselves up to possibilities that they had never considered previously.
There are a few different tropes in this book: friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and misunderstanding. While some authors would not be able to handle so many at once, K.M. Neuhold skillfully weaves them into a tapestry that is beautiful and seamless. The characters are complex and engaging, each with their own distinct personalities. Bishop is humble and sweet, Hudson is bold and sensual, Leo is serious and somewhat brooding, and Riot is confident and direct. All of these characters bring something to the table in this story, and they balance each other perfectly. If you have read any of K.M. Neuhold’s previous work, you will know that she is a master of sexual banter, especially in love scenes. She certainly did not disappoint here. There are lines that are laugh-out-loud funny, even in the midst of a hot and steamy encounter.
If you have read stories about polyamorous relationships before, I am confident you will love this one. If you have not, and think this might be something you would enjoy, then by all means indulge yourself. You will thank yourself later.
The book begins in Pasadena, California with three teenage boys: Bishop, Leo, and Hudson. They are in Bishop’s basement and Leo and Hudson have proposed a contest to determine who is the better kisser. Bishop is selected to be the judge. As a result of these kisses, Bishop comes to realize that he is in love with both of his best friends, leaving him confused.
The story then picks up 12 years later in the same town. Bishop and Hudson stayed close by and went to college together, while Leo left for New York. Hudson works for his fathers financial planning firm, Bishop works as a special projects manager, and Leo is an attorney. Due to a major falling out during their senior year of high school, Hudson and Leo are no longer friends. Both men, however, are still friends with Bishop. Leo has just been hired by a law firm and is moving back to Pasadena, crashing on Bishop’s couch until he can find a place of his own. The night before Leo’s arrival, Bishop and Hudson go to their favorite bar, the Twisted Cherry. Bishop watches forlornly as Hudson flirts with other men in the bar, desperately in love with his friend but knowing he can never have him. Noticing his sadness, an attractive bartender by the name of Riot strikes up a conversation with Bishop. A passionate encounter between the two men ensues, and although Riot wants more, Bishop feels that the possibility of falling in love with a third man is much more complicated than he can handle. He even calls a halt to the “benefits” side of his friends-with-benefits arrangement with Hudson. After Leo’s arrival, the stage is set for a ride that will leave the reader breathless.
Riot, who is polyamorous, recognizes that Bishop may be polyamorous as well. As Bishop begins to explore his feelings for his high school friends in a new light, he realizes that he can love all three men, and they can return that love to him. While Bishop is the hub of the wheel, so to speak, Riot is the catalyst. His fresh perspective on the relationships between Bishop, Leo, and Hudson allows the three men to examine their shared history, as well as their current reality, with new eyes and allows them to open themselves up to possibilities that they had never considered previously.
There are a few different tropes in this book: friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and misunderstanding. While some authors would not be able to handle so many at once, K.M. Neuhold skillfully weaves them into a tapestry that is beautiful and seamless. The characters are complex and engaging, each with their own distinct personalities. Bishop is humble and sweet, Hudson is bold and sensual, Leo is serious and somewhat brooding, and Riot is confident and direct. All of these characters bring something to the table in this story, and they balance each other perfectly. If you have read any of K.M. Neuhold’s previous work, you will know that she is a master of sexual banter, especially in love scenes. She certainly did not disappoint here. There are lines that are laugh-out-loud funny, even in the midst of a hot and steamy encounter.
If you have read stories about polyamorous relationships before, I am confident you will love this one. If you have not, and think this might be something you would enjoy, then by all means indulge yourself. You will thank yourself later.
June 23, 2020
4 loved-this-poly-educational-story stars!! 😍 🤩 💕 I have read one other book which had 4 men in a relationship and it was different because it went from 2 couples to a foursome. This one is very different where each person forms a uniquely individual relationship with the other as the story progresses.. with the final goal of continuing those relationships and add the foursome in the mix. It was a little confusing because Bishop, Leo and Hudson had been childhood friends, but Leo and Hudson had a falling out many years ago leaving Bishop as the go-between for them. When Leo moved across the country after school, Bishop and Hudson grew closer over the years. Now that Leo is moving back into town and will stay with Bishop in the interim while he looks for an apartment, Bishop is conflicted because he has loved both his friends through the years and feels selfish to want them both so much. Into this complicated mix comes Riot, the friendly bartender at Bishop and Hudson's favorite hang-out bar. Riot's openness about his feelings gives Bishop both courage and clarity regarding his own feelings. With such different personalities can these men forge something solid together? What about jealousies and insecurities when one of them is left out? and finally, what will it take to get Leo and Hudson to finally reconcile?
The story is both complex and a little too simple at the same time.... complex because it shows how each relationship between 2 individuals is different from another, how there has to be a strong connection between the minds and hearts before physical intimacy. So there is plenty of slow burn for some of the relationships. However, it is also a little simple in it's HEA that just because they decide to be open about communication and transparency that insecurities won't creep up..or long held resentments will not rear their ugly head once in a while and how these might affect the overall group dynamics. Finally, the fact that the families of all involved in this poly relationship, had such a minuscule presence was a little troublesome too. I find it hard to believe that families and friends would be so accepting of a group who were in a polyamorous relationship.
But, leaving aside all my analysis, this was still a fun, low angst, steamy read about 4 amazing MCs and how they find their HEA together😍💝 Highly recommended to fans who love M/M romances with a twist of the unconventional. 👍👍
The story is both complex and a little too simple at the same time.... complex because it shows how each relationship between 2 individuals is different from another, how there has to be a strong connection between the minds and hearts before physical intimacy. So there is plenty of slow burn for some of the relationships. However, it is also a little simple in it's HEA that just because they decide to be open about communication and transparency that insecurities won't creep up..or long held resentments will not rear their ugly head once in a while and how these might affect the overall group dynamics. Finally, the fact that the families of all involved in this poly relationship, had such a minuscule presence was a little troublesome too. I find it hard to believe that families and friends would be so accepting of a group who were in a polyamorous relationship.
But, leaving aside all my analysis, this was still a fun, low angst, steamy read about 4 amazing MCs and how they find their HEA together😍💝 Highly recommended to fans who love M/M romances with a twist of the unconventional. 👍👍
March 28, 2020
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 Stars! 😍🥰💜
🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 Heat.
You guys...
This book...
It made my heart so happy!
Yes that was way too many GIFs. I'm not even sorry.
This book was exactly what I needed right now. It was sweet, it was sexy, it was perfect! I was buried in feels. I'm not even super into poly books. I've enjoyed some but they aren't my go to. It's funny because I like the majority of my romance books to have at least a little angst. I have to be in the right mood for something 100% fluffy. But yet I get nervous with poly books because I get worried that there will be too much angst or that someone will be the odd one out. And then I go and get disappointed if there's no angst at all and everyone's just immediately happy. Basically, I tend to have issues with them and so I don't read them much. I know, I have problems. I'm a weirdo.
I did not have problems with this book. It worked for me on every level. I'm not sure if it was just my mood at the moment or just the book itself. But I loved it! I knew, when I read Rocket Science, that I needed Bishop and Hudson's story. And when I realized it was going to be not just them but them plus two other guys, I was wary but excited. (See my above poly problems.) It turns out, no worry was needed.
"Four Letter Word," is a follow up to, "Rocket Science." I wouldn't say you HAVE to read, "Rocket Science," first but I think your enjoyment would be enhanced if you did. That way you get an introduction to Bishop and Hudson. Plus it's adorable. So why wouldn't you read it?
The relationship development between all four guys evolved naturally and didn't feel too insta-love ish. I'm pretty sure I smiled the whole time reading it. The angst level was low and made sense. It was also super steamy! I'm giving it a big thumbs up!
🔥🔥🔥🔥/5 Heat.
You guys...
This book...
It made my heart so happy!
Yes that was way too many GIFs. I'm not even sorry.
This book was exactly what I needed right now. It was sweet, it was sexy, it was perfect! I was buried in feels. I'm not even super into poly books. I've enjoyed some but they aren't my go to. It's funny because I like the majority of my romance books to have at least a little angst. I have to be in the right mood for something 100% fluffy. But yet I get nervous with poly books because I get worried that there will be too much angst or that someone will be the odd one out. And then I go and get disappointed if there's no angst at all and everyone's just immediately happy. Basically, I tend to have issues with them and so I don't read them much. I know, I have problems. I'm a weirdo.
I did not have problems with this book. It worked for me on every level. I'm not sure if it was just my mood at the moment or just the book itself. But I loved it! I knew, when I read Rocket Science, that I needed Bishop and Hudson's story. And when I realized it was going to be not just them but them plus two other guys, I was wary but excited. (See my above poly problems.) It turns out, no worry was needed.
"Four Letter Word," is a follow up to, "Rocket Science." I wouldn't say you HAVE to read, "Rocket Science," first but I think your enjoyment would be enhanced if you did. That way you get an introduction to Bishop and Hudson. Plus it's adorable. So why wouldn't you read it?
The relationship development between all four guys evolved naturally and didn't feel too insta-love ish. I'm pretty sure I smiled the whole time reading it. The angst level was low and made sense. It was also super steamy! I'm giving it a big thumbs up!
April 10, 2020
My dream scenario, one sweet kind guy in the center, and friends slash a lot more, surrounded him, asking, longing, even yearning for his attention. They are all connected with Bishop. Bishop loves them, deeply, he thinks they see him as a good, always available, best friend with benefits.
So, what we got here is our sweet guy Bishop, then there is Hudson and Leo, later on, Riot, who always traveled around, adding to Bishop’s circle.
The very nice thing here is, even though Bishop is in the center, all the men have a story to tell. While Bishop longs to have all four together, Hudson and Leo have a huge issue to resolve!
What I so so loved about this story is the POV of all four men. That was the best!
The hesitation, the struggle, the realization, the jealousy, all their inner struggles and all in love with one and finally with all four.
First Bishop isn’t aware of that. He just wants to be loved, and none of them seemed to do that over the years.
But, what was needed the first years is now accelerating, Hudson and Leo are both on the edge to tell Bishop the truth.
���The heart is like a garden: the more flowers you plant, the more beautiful the bloom is.”
Imagine some sensual passionate lovemaking, beautifully and intensely written, gosh that was just hot and glorious.
What I greatly loved was that while reading I felt I had to reevaluate my very own feelings and ideas! First, I was comfortable because duh poly is fine for me, but the more complicated it got my feelings also got more complicated. I love such a challenge!
I felt all the feelings, sometimes awkward but always kind and honest.
This polycule (I learn new words every day while reading) is a delight, one of them shared his knowledge and that way seems to be working awesomely fine.
The build-up in this story was tremendously done. Also, there were never feelings of someone being left out.
When Bishop was happy, smiled, chuckled, snorted, or whatever I felt it in my chest just like the other three did. His charisma was everything!
One of these four guys is the glue to hold everything together, read it yourself and be amazed by this awesomely written, heartwarming polyamory which I loved so dearly!
So, what we got here is our sweet guy Bishop, then there is Hudson and Leo, later on, Riot, who always traveled around, adding to Bishop’s circle.
The very nice thing here is, even though Bishop is in the center, all the men have a story to tell. While Bishop longs to have all four together, Hudson and Leo have a huge issue to resolve!
What I so so loved about this story is the POV of all four men. That was the best!
The hesitation, the struggle, the realization, the jealousy, all their inner struggles and all in love with one and finally with all four.
First Bishop isn’t aware of that. He just wants to be loved, and none of them seemed to do that over the years.
But, what was needed the first years is now accelerating, Hudson and Leo are both on the edge to tell Bishop the truth.
���The heart is like a garden: the more flowers you plant, the more beautiful the bloom is.”
Imagine some sensual passionate lovemaking, beautifully and intensely written, gosh that was just hot and glorious.
What I greatly loved was that while reading I felt I had to reevaluate my very own feelings and ideas! First, I was comfortable because duh poly is fine for me, but the more complicated it got my feelings also got more complicated. I love such a challenge!
I felt all the feelings, sometimes awkward but always kind and honest.
This polycule (I learn new words every day while reading) is a delight, one of them shared his knowledge and that way seems to be working awesomely fine.
The build-up in this story was tremendously done. Also, there were never feelings of someone being left out.
When Bishop was happy, smiled, chuckled, snorted, or whatever I felt it in my chest just like the other three did. His charisma was everything!
One of these four guys is the glue to hold everything together, read it yourself and be amazed by this awesomely written, heartwarming polyamory which I loved so dearly!
April 28, 2020
I have really liked some of this author's books including some menage. This one was bad.
It was all sex, I kept skimming sex scenes which is a bad sign. Every connection the characters attempted included sex, sex and more sex.
The reason behind Leo and Hudson's animosity is utterly ridiculous . Despite that, I don't think I would have been able to forgive Hudson, ever!
And Riot was a walking pamphlet for polyamory which irritated me to no end.
I loved the first book in the series. This one was a miss, sadly.
It was all sex, I kept skimming sex scenes which is a bad sign. Every connection the characters attempted included sex, sex and more sex.
The reason behind Leo and Hudson's animosity is utterly ridiculous . Despite that, I don't think I would have been able to forgive Hudson, ever!
And Riot was a walking pamphlet for polyamory which irritated me to no end.
I loved the first book in the series. This one was a miss, sadly.
February 12, 2021
There is a great deal to love about this book. It is the first book that I have read that treated polyamory with respect instead of just as a kink. And I think that is due to the fact that the author is polyamorous herself, if I am not mistaken. This was very informative and I appreciated that it gave us real terms and definitions. It explained a lot about polyamory.
This reminded me of the experience I had the first time I read a BDSM book. It was Power Exchange, and it was like my eyes were opened. I never really understand what BDSM meant before I read that book. It explained it so clearly and with so much honesty and respect. Four Letter Word did the same thing with polyamory. I also love the fact that all the couples were couples, and thruples were thruples, and whatever a four-way is called. Whatever combination they happened to find themselves in was still complete and enough. In some ménage smut I have read, the people involved agree to never have sex unless all are present. I suppose its meant to be romantic that they are only complete when they are all together. But I feel like that is dividing love, while the method in Four Letter Word is multiplying love!
What I didn't love about this book is that there was too much packed into one book. There was so much sex! I know this is a K.M. Neuhold book and she writes great sex, but with four lead men I feel like she tried to give them all their fair share of sex scenes which at least doubled the amount of sex in this book as in her average book. 😅
There also really wasn't enough time to develop all the characters adequately. Bishop we got to know pretty well, as the book focuses mostly on him in the beginning, and then it expands as the book introduces the other 3 men. We got to know Riot pretty well as well, but I didn't feel like I knew Hudson as well, and Leo even less. Also the relationships weren't all developed as well as they could have been. I felt the connection between Bishop and Riot the most, and Bishop and Hudson, and Riot and Hudson were also pretty good. But Bishop and Leo, not as well, and Riot and Leo least of all. It felt extremely forced between Riot and Leo. I knew Hudson and Leo would be great together as soon as Leo got his head out of his ass. They had so much history and burning tension between them. And once they did get together it was amazing and they were possibly the most natural couple in the whole book. I just wish they would have gotten together sooner. It took basically the whole book!
I think the answer to all this is that this book should have been a series! I loved what I read and what I saw of all the characters, and their relationships, and polyamory. I would love to read more! And being someone with an under-represented sexual orientation myself (asexual) I understand how important this kind of book is. For people to see themselves in, and for others to learn about and understand those who are different. ❤️
This reminded me of the experience I had the first time I read a BDSM book. It was Power Exchange, and it was like my eyes were opened. I never really understand what BDSM meant before I read that book. It explained it so clearly and with so much honesty and respect. Four Letter Word did the same thing with polyamory. I also love the fact that all the couples were couples, and thruples were thruples, and whatever a four-way is called. Whatever combination they happened to find themselves in was still complete and enough. In some ménage smut I have read, the people involved agree to never have sex unless all are present. I suppose its meant to be romantic that they are only complete when they are all together. But I feel like that is dividing love, while the method in Four Letter Word is multiplying love!
What I didn't love about this book is that there was too much packed into one book. There was so much sex! I know this is a K.M. Neuhold book and she writes great sex, but with four lead men I feel like she tried to give them all their fair share of sex scenes which at least doubled the amount of sex in this book as in her average book. 😅
There also really wasn't enough time to develop all the characters adequately. Bishop we got to know pretty well, as the book focuses mostly on him in the beginning, and then it expands as the book introduces the other 3 men. We got to know Riot pretty well as well, but I didn't feel like I knew Hudson as well, and Leo even less. Also the relationships weren't all developed as well as they could have been. I felt the connection between Bishop and Riot the most, and Bishop and Hudson, and Riot and Hudson were also pretty good. But Bishop and Leo, not as well, and Riot and Leo least of all. It felt extremely forced between Riot and Leo. I knew Hudson and Leo would be great together as soon as Leo got his head out of his ass. They had so much history and burning tension between them. And once they did get together it was amazing and they were possibly the most natural couple in the whole book. I just wish they would have gotten together sooner. It took basically the whole book!
I think the answer to all this is that this book should have been a series! I loved what I read and what I saw of all the characters, and their relationships, and polyamory. I would love to read more! And being someone with an under-represented sexual orientation myself (asexual) I understand how important this kind of book is. For people to see themselves in, and for others to learn about and understand those who are different. ❤️
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March 21, 2020I have no idea how to rate this. Because of how much I truly adored Rocket Science, I think I may have set my expectations a bit too high. I was ready for Bishop’s relationship, but this didn’t really go the way I was expecting. I guess I’m going to have to read this again before I can really decide how I feel.
So rating to be determined later 🤞🏾
So rating to be determined later 🤞🏾
January 13, 2024
Polyamory is not at all a new concept, it literally means “many loves.” It may not be as popular as monogamy, or platonic, open or even arranged marriages, but it is starting to be known/discovered in a much more modern or even in remote societies. Just like any relationships, there are limits or boundaries, rules to follow in order for the relationship to grow. And especially when you have multiple partners to give attention to and care for, these boundaries and limitations are very important. Bishop, Leo, and Hudson have been friends since they were young boys. Along the way, specifically during their Senior High School years, something very significant happened between Hudson and Leo that changed the dynamic of their friendship for more than ten years. When they graduated, Leo left California for New York where he attended college and started his career as a lawyer. Meanwhile Bishop and Hudson stayed in California and continues to see each other until one night when they both had had a bit too much to drink and they discovered that they felt more than just friendship for one another. Their friend, Bishop, had been in love with both his best friends since he was fourteen. But just the thought of loving two men with the same intensity, seemed to be impossible and a sure recipe for disaster, so he buried these feelings deep within himself. Years later Riot, who works as a Bartender in the club that Bishop and his three friends frequent, comes into their lives and the Polyamorous lifestyle is formed. Through the newness of all this and some misunderstandings, Riot is the one responsible for making, encouraging and guiding these three friends into seeing the reality and the possibility of being together as "in-love-with-each-other together" and forming a new life with four. Riot became the catalyst that glued everyone together, although Bishop is the real "center" of all their affection. K.M. Neuhold gave Riot not only an outstanding personality but a surprise when we learned he was much more than a bartender. You'll have to meet Riot to find out what else he is:) These four guys will cause you to fall in love with them and to love them for who and what they are...perfectly imperfect!
March 20, 2020
Wow. Bishop has got it going on! This book was fantastic! I loved the more in depth explanations of how polyamory works and the new "vocab" words. Not only was this book super sweet but the relationships really did evolve very organically. I didn't feel like anything was rushed and I especially liked the bond that each man formed with one another and not just with Bishop. I can't forget the guys (and gal) from Rocket science! They are also present in this book and I couldn't be happier with the foreshadowing for the next book! Plus who doesn't want a little more Pax and Nerdlet? I'm so excited. I love this whole series and these characters.
March 25, 2021
This book should have been titled "Love Logistics" because polyamory truly involves a lot of *ahem* logistics. LOL!
There were so many moving parts but I really enjoyed it overall. The sex also almost got overwhelming at a point but I think the author reigned it in as much as one can in a book with four MCS
Also, this was also an insight into polyamory(for me) as you could tell a lot of research had been done on the subject to make it as authentic as possible. It affected the way the story was told and I think it was better because of this.
Next is Theo and Alex.. Yay? Lol!
There were so many moving parts but I really enjoyed it overall. The sex also almost got overwhelming at a point but I think the author reigned it in as much as one can in a book with four MCS
Also, this was also an insight into polyamory(for me) as you could tell a lot of research had been done on the subject to make it as authentic as possible. It affected the way the story was told and I think it was better because of this.
Next is Theo and Alex.. Yay? Lol!
March 20, 2020
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.5 stars
Four Letter Word totally caught me up from the beginning and I just loved this story! It is the second book in K.M. Neuhold’s Love Logic series, following the fabulous Rocket Science. While we met Bishop and Hudson in that story, and Pax and Elijah have cameos here, this one stands alone completely so you can jump right in easily.
I’ll admit, I was really curious to see how Neuhold would navigate the four-person dynamic in this story. Sometimes large poly/menage relationships in romance can lean hard toward the erotica/porny side, but I have to say, Neuhold has really crafted a story with a lot of depth and some great character and relationship development. One thing that makes the story work so well is that in many ways it rotates around Bishop. He is sort of the pivot point between all three men, having been best friends for years with Leo and Hudson, and being the first one to connect with Riot. While the book gives us POV chapters from all the men, the structure of the story allows us to see the relationships in many ways through Bishop’s eyes, which I think helps to focus the plot.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
4.5 stars
Four Letter Word totally caught me up from the beginning and I just loved this story! It is the second book in K.M. Neuhold’s Love Logic series, following the fabulous Rocket Science. While we met Bishop and Hudson in that story, and Pax and Elijah have cameos here, this one stands alone completely so you can jump right in easily.
I’ll admit, I was really curious to see how Neuhold would navigate the four-person dynamic in this story. Sometimes large poly/menage relationships in romance can lean hard toward the erotica/porny side, but I have to say, Neuhold has really crafted a story with a lot of depth and some great character and relationship development. One thing that makes the story work so well is that in many ways it rotates around Bishop. He is sort of the pivot point between all three men, having been best friends for years with Leo and Hudson, and being the first one to connect with Riot. While the book gives us POV chapters from all the men, the structure of the story allows us to see the relationships in many ways through Bishop’s eyes, which I think helps to focus the plot.
Read Jay’s review in its entirety here.
March 31, 2020
3.25 stars.
I had to change my rating the more I thought about this book. This review is kinda hard to write. I liked the story don't get me wrong and some of the couples really worked. But. There's always a but. I wanted to get more time for them to be a couple with each other and as 4 people. I felt that was pretty much non-existent.
They basically went from having no feelings to having feelings for some of them. So that could've been executed better. If it was maybe even 50 pages longer, it could've made all the difference.
I’ve never felt like I belonged anywhere, so I keep moving, hoping one day I’ll find the place that fits.
I had to change my rating the more I thought about this book. This review is kinda hard to write. I liked the story don't get me wrong and some of the couples really worked. But. There's always a but. I wanted to get more time for them to be a couple with each other and as 4 people. I felt that was pretty much non-existent.
They basically went from having no feelings to having feelings for some of them. So that could've been executed better. If it was maybe even 50 pages longer, it could've made all the difference.
March 21, 2020
Just a short review to say I loved this book and read the whole thing in a day. As in the day it was released. Lol. My only complaint was that one part of the foursome took forever to get their heads together. But it wasn’t really a horrible annoying wait, I just was personally frustrated by it. But it was balanced out by all the other parties being sexy AF. Can’t wait for the next book in this series!
March 17, 2020
Oh my god this book was so amazing! I adore KM Neuhold's writing, but she really outdid herself with this one. This book was a masterclass in writing. Take four men, now put them all in separate relationships with each other, not four all at once, but six distinct and separate pairings since they all individually dated each other as they found their way together in their polycule. I was never confused about whom was getting to know whom, I was never confused about who was speaking and I was definitely not confused about the love blossoming between these couples! Their bonds as separate couples and together as four was a joy to read about and the sexy times were off the charts steamy to boot!
This was a relationship story through and through. It was about finding love, finding yourself, being secure enough in who you are to love multiple people and feeling happy about them loving and being with multiple people as well. It made me happy, it made me smile and it really, really made me understand how polygamous relationships can bring joy, happiness and contentment to everyone. I loved every second of this story and never wanted it to end!
This was a relationship story through and through. It was about finding love, finding yourself, being secure enough in who you are to love multiple people and feeling happy about them loving and being with multiple people as well. It made me happy, it made me smile and it really, really made me understand how polygamous relationships can bring joy, happiness and contentment to everyone. I loved every second of this story and never wanted it to end!
nope-not-for-me-not-interested
April 2, 2020DNF 47%
4 POV’s and I’m not attached to any of the characters, I’m even skimming the sex. YMMV.
4 POV’s and I’m not attached to any of the characters, I’m even skimming the sex. YMMV.
March 16, 2020
I was waiting for Bishop and Hudson's book since I read Rocket Science and then I realised it was going to be an MMMM!!
I have never read an MMMM book before but K M Neuhold is queen of poly romances and I'm totally in love with all of them. They are all different and perfect together.
I loved seeing each of their dynamics, especially Hudson and Riot geeking out together or Leo and Hudson making ridiculous bets. Each of them has three boyfriends and each relationship is wonderful and different and all together they work so well.
This is book is multiple POV and much longer than Rocket Science. I love the book length because each of the relationships are fleshed out and it doesn't feel rushed.
Also Riot with all the baked goods is adorable. If you love friends to lovers, a man with tattoos and piercings all over😈, ridiculous endearments, delicious pastries and all the smoking🔥🔥 hot sex, then this book is totally for you!! And I cannot wait for Alex's book!
*ARC provided by the author via Vibrant Promotions in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
I have never read an MMMM book before but K M Neuhold is queen of poly romances and I'm totally in love with all of them. They are all different and perfect together.
I loved seeing each of their dynamics, especially Hudson and Riot geeking out together or Leo and Hudson making ridiculous bets. Each of them has three boyfriends and each relationship is wonderful and different and all together they work so well.
This is book is multiple POV and much longer than Rocket Science. I love the book length because each of the relationships are fleshed out and it doesn't feel rushed.
Also Riot with all the baked goods is adorable. If you love friends to lovers, a man with tattoos and piercings all over😈, ridiculous endearments, delicious pastries and all the smoking🔥🔥 hot sex, then this book is totally for you!! And I cannot wait for Alex's book!
*ARC provided by the author via Vibrant Promotions in exchange for an honest and unbiased review
March 23, 2020
Meh. I love a good melange story but this felt overly complicated. Four people falling in love simultaneously is a lot of romance to keep track of and this story felt disjointed because of it. This whole book is just different individuals dating in whatever the number of variations there are here and telling each other they love each other. So much talk of polyamory and I just go bored. I also felt these characters acted very young for people in their 30s. I did manage to finish this one so that is something but it wasn’t easy. Again, this might be related to the global pandemic occurring as I read this but I’m still on the search for the escape I so desperately need.
April 28, 2020
Ugh, i don't think i would every say it, but too much cocks. All this book only consisted of hardening cocks.
April 7, 2021
I had never read a book about polyamorous characters, so this was new, but I really really liked it. Taking it down a star because I wish two of the characters would have pulled their heads out of their asses sooner
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August 12, 2020No rating. I knew going in that I didn’t love the book the way I had hoped. Rating under those circumstances isn’t fair.
May 1, 2020
Really good, educational, and sexy. This was my first read featuring 4 people in a relationship. Riot, our polyamorous guru/protagonist, explained all these new terms and lifestyles to us (the reader) in simple and sexy ways. I was mostly impressed with how much personality and sweet moments Neuhold was able to give us with 4 different protagonists who interact with each other in 4 different ways.
Bishop has been in love with his two best friends since puberty. But his besties hate each other and even if he has occasional sex with one of them he feels unworthy for plot reasons and doesn't want to get his heartbroken by entering a romantic relationship. So he keeps strictly in the fuck-buddy territory as unhappy as it makes him. Everything changes when he hooks up with Riot. This purple haired bartender introduces Bishop to the polyamorous scene and points out that his best buddies are totally in love with him. Bishop's springtime of love blossoms all at once in a crazy frenzy of outrageous lovey-doviness. I'm legit jealous of this fictional character for charming the pants off three different guys at once. Riot might have been the teacher of love at the start of things, but truly Bishop has become the master.
Bishop has been in love with his two best friends since puberty. But his besties hate each other and even if he has occasional sex with one of them he feels unworthy for plot reasons and doesn't want to get his heartbroken by entering a romantic relationship. So he keeps strictly in the fuck-buddy territory as unhappy as it makes him. Everything changes when he hooks up with Riot. This purple haired bartender introduces Bishop to the polyamorous scene and points out that his best buddies are totally in love with him. Bishop's springtime of love blossoms all at once in a crazy frenzy of outrageous lovey-doviness. I'm legit jealous of this fictional character for charming the pants off three different guys at once. Riot might have been the teacher of love at the start of things, but truly Bishop has become the master.
November 2, 2024
66 | D | 2.5 ★ | passable
This was incredibly meh to me.
This was one of my first forays into polyamorous romance stories, and I don't think it was a good one. We follow four men: Bishop, Hudson, Leo, and Riot. The first three are childhood friends, whereas Riot is a newcomer--and the one to open the door to polyamory.
And see, my main issue with the story centered around the relationship between the childhood friends--and Bishop's non-character.
Let's start with the trio. So, on paper, I love the trope of friends to lovers. In practice, I often don't jibe with it because we tend to skip all the good parts and open the story with one of them in love. And they supposedly know each other so well we don't get to see any of the things that make them fall in love with each other. Any of the things that explain why they love each other. These types of stories tend to be the opposite of "show, don't tell," which makes them bland and unconvincing.
This is especially egregious in this one. Bishop has been in love with his two best friends since forever, but fuck if I understand why. Fuck if I feel it, too. I feel total indifference toward his so-called love for them. Just because you tell me over and over again that he loves them doesn't mean I believe it. The same goes for Leo and Hudson's feelings towards Bishop. Lots of telling me that they love him, but very few elements of "show" that made me feel. I'm not even convinced they're that great of friends. What kind of best friends don't feel like they can share their true hobbies with each other? After 20 years of being friends?
It doesn't help that the reason why Bishop isn't dating any of them up to this point feels rather contrived. It's like they're stuck forever in the mindset of seventeen-year-olds, unable to perceive or fathom the other person might be interested, so they basically ignore all of their actions and refuse to voice their true desire in fear of... what? Ruining the friendship? The friendship is already being ruined by y'all being depressed and resenting its current state... Like, just... talk to each other. For god's sake.
Bishop himself felt so bland to me. Like, between the three other characters, he was just there. So most of the relationships around him were just not compelling to me... and that's a bit unfortunate, considering all three men kind of circle around him. He's the link between them, and the majority of the sexy time involves him. Which means those scenes, too, bored me to tears.
Now, the relationships between Leo and Hudson and Riot and the others were kind of fun. Riot is our gateway into the others because he's new to the group and, therefore, has to get to know them. So we can see what and how and when he falls in love with them, although that, too, happens extremely quickly. He's also kind of the guru and the glue between them. He brings up being poly, breaking that dam. He's the one encouraging them to talk to each other, being their safe space when their childhood friends feel like a minefield. But he also feels a bit like the wise old man in fantasy books, there to lead the characters where they're meant to go, if that makes sense? He's almost perceiving everything from the outside. Like a viewer and not a participator, even though he is part of the relationship. So, I can't say I was 100% in love with him, either.
Then we have Hudson and Leo. Now, that was potentially interesting. Childhood friends who fall out senior year for some unknown reason, end up mending the fences and finding their way back to each other. Except I'm kind of mad at Hudson. That is to say, I am totally on Leo's side, unlike literally every other character?? It didn't sit right with me that Bishop minimized what Hudson did. It feels like Bishop, just like Hudson, doesn't actually get what it is to struggle with money. Or maybe he's so enamored with the idea of the four of them being in a relationship that he's neglecting Leo's feelings. Either way, I didn't like it.
I also didn't like how, at the end of the day, Leo ended up forgiving Hudson without really seeing any change in him. I don't think any of the other 3 realize just how badly of a fuck up this was, and I wanted that moment of realization so badly.
I also don't think this is a great representation of polyamorous relationships in general. It felt very idealistic to me, like the "most perfect version of poly," and that kind of made it unbelievable. Moreover, I was looking forward to seeing the four of them intertwine, and we didn't get any of that. There wasn't much togetherness, even in their own heads—aside from fantasizing about their future partnerships. Like, there were plenty of scenes with configurations of them, but I wanted to see more about how these four exist together and around each other.
I was also rather unimpressed with the emphasis on the physical. These four could not be around each other for one scene without their intimate parts zinging, swelling, throbbing, or whatever. And sure, I am reading an adult story, and sex is a big part of it. But come on. We can have one conversation, one date, where that is absent. I know I am reading of four healthy, sexually active men, but there are entirely too many cocks in this kitchen at any given time. It's okay if that body part is absent from the paper on occasion, I swear.
Score
Plot - 14/20
Characters - 12/20
Relationships - 12/20
Writing - 15/20
Reading Experience - 13/20
Final score: 66
Tags
#MM Romance
#Poly
#1st Person POV
#Multople POVs
This was incredibly meh to me.
This was one of my first forays into polyamorous romance stories, and I don't think it was a good one. We follow four men: Bishop, Hudson, Leo, and Riot. The first three are childhood friends, whereas Riot is a newcomer--and the one to open the door to polyamory.
And see, my main issue with the story centered around the relationship between the childhood friends--and Bishop's non-character.
Let's start with the trio. So, on paper, I love the trope of friends to lovers. In practice, I often don't jibe with it because we tend to skip all the good parts and open the story with one of them in love. And they supposedly know each other so well we don't get to see any of the things that make them fall in love with each other. Any of the things that explain why they love each other. These types of stories tend to be the opposite of "show, don't tell," which makes them bland and unconvincing.
This is especially egregious in this one. Bishop has been in love with his two best friends since forever, but fuck if I understand why. Fuck if I feel it, too. I feel total indifference toward his so-called love for them. Just because you tell me over and over again that he loves them doesn't mean I believe it. The same goes for Leo and Hudson's feelings towards Bishop. Lots of telling me that they love him, but very few elements of "show" that made me feel. I'm not even convinced they're that great of friends. What kind of best friends don't feel like they can share their true hobbies with each other? After 20 years of being friends?
It doesn't help that the reason why Bishop isn't dating any of them up to this point feels rather contrived. It's like they're stuck forever in the mindset of seventeen-year-olds, unable to perceive or fathom the other person might be interested, so they basically ignore all of their actions and refuse to voice their true desire in fear of... what? Ruining the friendship? The friendship is already being ruined by y'all being depressed and resenting its current state... Like, just... talk to each other. For god's sake.
Bishop himself felt so bland to me. Like, between the three other characters, he was just there. So most of the relationships around him were just not compelling to me... and that's a bit unfortunate, considering all three men kind of circle around him. He's the link between them, and the majority of the sexy time involves him. Which means those scenes, too, bored me to tears.
Now, the relationships between Leo and Hudson and Riot and the others were kind of fun. Riot is our gateway into the others because he's new to the group and, therefore, has to get to know them. So we can see what and how and when he falls in love with them, although that, too, happens extremely quickly. He's also kind of the guru and the glue between them. He brings up being poly, breaking that dam. He's the one encouraging them to talk to each other, being their safe space when their childhood friends feel like a minefield. But he also feels a bit like the wise old man in fantasy books, there to lead the characters where they're meant to go, if that makes sense? He's almost perceiving everything from the outside. Like a viewer and not a participator, even though he is part of the relationship. So, I can't say I was 100% in love with him, either.
Then we have Hudson and Leo. Now, that was potentially interesting. Childhood friends who fall out senior year for some unknown reason, end up mending the fences and finding their way back to each other. Except I'm kind of mad at Hudson. That is to say, I am totally on Leo's side, unlike literally every other character?? It didn't sit right with me that Bishop minimized what Hudson did. It feels like Bishop, just like Hudson, doesn't actually get what it is to struggle with money. Or maybe he's so enamored with the idea of the four of them being in a relationship that he's neglecting Leo's feelings. Either way, I didn't like it.
I also didn't like how, at the end of the day, Leo ended up forgiving Hudson without really seeing any change in him. I don't think any of the other 3 realize just how badly of a fuck up this was, and I wanted that moment of realization so badly.
I also don't think this is a great representation of polyamorous relationships in general. It felt very idealistic to me, like the "most perfect version of poly," and that kind of made it unbelievable. Moreover, I was looking forward to seeing the four of them intertwine, and we didn't get any of that. There wasn't much togetherness, even in their own heads—aside from fantasizing about their future partnerships. Like, there were plenty of scenes with configurations of them, but I wanted to see more about how these four exist together and around each other.
I was also rather unimpressed with the emphasis on the physical. These four could not be around each other for one scene without their intimate parts zinging, swelling, throbbing, or whatever. And sure, I am reading an adult story, and sex is a big part of it. But come on. We can have one conversation, one date, where that is absent. I know I am reading of four healthy, sexually active men, but there are entirely too many cocks in this kitchen at any given time. It's okay if that body part is absent from the paper on occasion, I swear.
Score
Plot - 14/20
Characters - 12/20
Relationships - 12/20
Writing - 15/20
Reading Experience - 13/20
Final score: 66
Tags
#MM Romance
#Poly
#1st Person POV
#Multople POVs
June 8, 2021
Darum geht's:
Bishop, Leo und Hudson waren als Kinder unzertrennlich. Ein Streit zwischen Leo und Hudson hat dazu geführt, dass Leo ans andere Ende des Landes gezogen ist. Bishop bezeichnet beide als seine allerbesten Freunde und fühlt sich unersättlich, dass er sich mit beiden eine Beziehung vorstellen könnte. Der Barkeeper Riot schleppt Bishop zu einem One Night Stand ab und bringt ihm das Prinzip der Poyamorie nahe. Pötzlich machen Bishops Gefühle für Leo und Hudson Sinn und auch für Riot ist noch Platz.
Meine Meinung dazu gibt’s hier
Bishop, Leo und Hudson waren als Kinder unzertrennlich. Ein Streit zwischen Leo und Hudson hat dazu geführt, dass Leo ans andere Ende des Landes gezogen ist. Bishop bezeichnet beide als seine allerbesten Freunde und fühlt sich unersättlich, dass er sich mit beiden eine Beziehung vorstellen könnte. Der Barkeeper Riot schleppt Bishop zu einem One Night Stand ab und bringt ihm das Prinzip der Poyamorie nahe. Pötzlich machen Bishops Gefühle für Leo und Hudson Sinn und auch für Riot ist noch Platz.
Meine Meinung dazu gibt’s hier
December 26, 2020
If you want to know how polyamorous works between 4 people this is an awesome book to read.
My compliments to Kyleen Neuhold because managing 4 POV’s is a lot! But I never got confused who’s POV I was reading.
Although I wouldn’t be able to share my partner I completely appreciate this story full of love!
My compliments to Kyleen Neuhold because managing 4 POV’s is a lot! But I never got confused who’s POV I was reading.
Although I wouldn’t be able to share my partner I completely appreciate this story full of love!
March 29, 2020
Po zasłużonej gwiazdeczce dla każdego z panów :)
January 22, 2021
3.5 stars
This just didn't charm me the way the first one did.
This just didn't charm me the way the first one did.
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