Heat of the Night

by Nicole Stewart

A dangerous bad boy. His bodyguard and secret lover. A dutiful daughter trying to save her family.

Three unlikely partners find their lives on the line in this crime family MMF romance. Will they lose everything to the criminal underworld? Or will the risks they take blossom into a love they could never have imagined?

Isabel Torres only had one crush in high school—handsome bad boy Anton Gonzalez, son of a notorious crime boss. She also only had one goal for after graduation—to move as far away as possible. But when her mother’s sudden illness puts her plans on hold and the horrible truth of her father’s true employment come to light, Isabel finds herself caught up in a dangerous criminal underworld.

Anton is the son of notorious crime lord Diego Gonzalez, and secretly in love with a man that he’s been with since he was sixteen—a relationship that could put both his position and their lives in danger. He’s spent his whole life carefully playing a dangerous game, waiting for his chance to take control of the Gonzalez crime family. But when he’s faced with the opportunity to save the life of an innocent girl, he must decide if he’s willing to put everything on the line, not realizing he is bargaining his heart in the process…

Enrico has spent his life by Anton’s side, both as his secret boyfriend and his head of security. He’s counted on Anton’s promises of a safe future for them both all of that time, and when Anton comes to him with news of a deal he’s struck to save the daughter of a compromised employee, it’s a difficult pill for him to swallow. He sees Isabel as a potential obstacle to his happy future with the man he loves, but what he doesn’t expect is for her to arouse in him a desire he’s never felt for anyone but Anton…and emotions that he thought he’d never feel for more than one person.

With lives hanging in the balance and their futures on the line, Isabel, Anton and Enrico must tread a careful line to avoid losing everything. What they don’t realize is that in the process, they may very well lose their hearts, too.

Genres: M M F, Romance, Menage, Polyamory, M M Romance, LGBT, Gay

359 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 20, 2020

About the author

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Reviews

[LovelyMe ❣️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything I ever wanted in a MMF book !❤️
I am loving this book so much right now one of my favorites read this year .

I enjoyed everything about it Isabel was forced to marry Anton to protect her dad and family . What she didn't expected was her husband and his boyfriend Enrico who have had a loving relationship for years, a raw loving connected but can't have the life they want because of Anton's dad . Everything changed when they both start to have feeling's for her , but unlike other books it isn't in a alpha kind of forceful way it really was each guys separately spending time and getting to know her , which I loved cause they individually had there moments and connection .

The book had drama and a story line it wasn't just about there relationship , the ending was a little rushed I wish there was more to there story cause I truly enjoyed it very much , but it is a standalone that I really do recommend if you are into MMF and if you aren't try it , it's a good mafia romance arrange marriage deal .❤️

[Zsa Zsa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is filled with angst, drama, and intense emotion. uncertainty and more. I really enjoyed the relationship between Enrico and Anton it resonated with its realness. Isabel made choices that were understandable, though at times I wish she had handles things differently. Enrico, Anton and Isabel have quite the convoluted journey to achieve their HEA. The ending was good wrapping up the storyline nicely. I read a complimentary copy of this which I read in one sitting.

[RachelReadsandSings · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an intense and slooooooooow book, but I do think it’s worth it. The relationship between Enrico, Anton, and Isabel is very complex and angst filled, and once the MMF action FINALLY happens, it’s SO GOOD 🔥🔥🔥 Just know that you’ll have to wait until 80% through the book for the GOOD stuff lol! A very solid mafia poly romance for sure.

[Ela (Mouse333) · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought that this book was ok but there were many things that weren’t shown well enough or that I didn’t like.

The characters were fine and I liked Isabel interacting with Anton and Enrico but I didn’t really believe in Anton and Enrico’s relationship as they were on and off for ten years and to me they sort of cheated on each other when they were with other people so I didn’t believe that they really loved each other. I liked seeing the three of them together but there could have been a bit more at the end showing them all interacting with each other without having to worry about anyone seeing them. All the other characters were almost non-existent and I wanted to see the main characters interacting with others as it was a bit boring.

Anton is the son of a crime boss and Enrico is his bodyguard so I expected to see more action happen but there was almost nothing about the crimes and at the end when something did happen, it seemed out of place and sudden.

This book was fine but there could have been more things shown with the crimes or other characters and there should have been scenes where Anton, Enrico and Isabel spend time together as I don’t think that happened at all throughout the whole book.

[Jamie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an ok read. I felt like it went really slow for most of the book. Then very rushed towards the end. It definitely didn't feel like a typical mafia read even if you took out the MMF spin.

[Michelle Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heat of the Night was a great 5 star read.

We start with Isabel and her classmates enjoying their last evening as seniors at a beach house. She has had a crush on Anton but chickens out and decides to not approach him and share her secret crush on him.

We jump ahead a few years and Isabel is back home. She has come home to help care for her mother after her diagnosis. She has been saving money to be able to go back and finish school, once her mom is better. Isabel ends up finding out who her dad’s employer is and he’s very dangerous.

Anton’s father is a very dangerous man and is grooming him to take over someday. He doesn’t have the desire to be like his father and is buying his time for when he can make changes to the family business Anton also has a secret, he is in love with his bodyguard and best friend Enrico. When Isabel’s father is accused of betraying the family, Anton proposes a solution to save Isabel and her mother. Get married. Can Anton and Isabel keep their feelings at bay?

Enrico has loved Anton for years. They have had an off and on relationship because Anton is having issues coming out to his father. When Anton tells Enrico about the upcoming wedding he is shocked. What about him? Will he lose Anton forever?

Overall I really enjoyed this read. It felt like a lifetime until we finally got some heat, but when we got it, it was hot and heavy. I really liked the connection between all three characters. There were several twists and turns. All of the secondary characters were great. I look forward to reading more from Nicole. If you're looking for a great M/M/F read this is the book for you.

I voluntarily read an advance reader copy as a part of the Author's ARC team.

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heat, angst and living a life you never wanted is what Ms. Stewart has given readers with this steamy read. Isabel was a good girl who developed a crush on Anton when she was in high school. After graduation, Isabel and her best friend headed to New York to attend university and start their lives. Unfortunately, due to a family health issue, Isabel returned home. Fast forward seven years and Isabel is on the verge of paying for her father’s supposed sins. Anton is the son of a powerful mafia boss, named Diego. He has been doing his best to toe the line and prove himself to his father. When Isabel’s father gets into hot water, Anton steps up with a solution. Anton has no desire to follow through with the arrangement he helped to broker between his father and Isabel’s. However, when the time comes to fulfill the promise of the arrangement, Anton and Isabel grudgingly comply. As time passes and they get to know each other, feelings begin to develop and secrets are coming to light. Can Isabel trust Anton to follow through with his promises? Does Isabel even want Anton to follow through? Will Anton be able to trust Isabel when he finds out what she has been doing? Will Anton take over the family and give them all their happily ever after? This is one well written storyline that will have readers enveloped from the beginning. It is filled with drama, betrayal and finding out where loyalties lie. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.

[Fiction Majorette · Rating 3 out of 5]

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I overall enjoyed this read, but felt the pacing was a little off. This is a pretty angsty, slower burn romance which I generally don't mind. However, the secondary plot was also pretty slow paced which just made the whole thing drag. I really loved our three characters together and their personalities meshed well. We get a good balance of scenes between the different pairs as well as the trio together so I could really believe the poly romance. I loved the scenes we get of Anton and Enrico early on so we establish just how much these two love each other and the struggles they have navigating their closeted relationship. I think Stewart does a great job of really getting inside the characters' heads and showing us what they're struggling with. I always like my mafia romances to have a bit of a romantic suspense element and this one sort of did, but then it was cleaned up really quickly so it wasn't super satisfying.

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I empathized with Anton and the path he chose to save Isabel and her family. It saddened me that he couldn't be his real self. I was disappointed Isa went to Ian without giving Anton a chance or an explanation. Her own dad was just as dirty
(probably more dirty) as Anton! WTH Isa!!! Anton bent over backwards to make everything safe and okay for Isa, and she was a nonstop shrew on a snarkfest!! Grow up, you snot! THEN, she spies on Anton and Rico and wants to blackmail them. WTH??? Majoy disappointing heroine!!!😢
I almost DNF after chapter 30 where Isa turned into a major disappointing beast! Isa's a selfish immature shrew most of the book, and I can't respect that at all. I liked the changes she made, but she's still calculating and selfish. Even when she acted like a juvenile shrew (most of the book) the men still tried to please her, and were saving her and her family's worthless lives! How ungrateful!!!

[Terry Sasada · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fantastic story. It has everything you could want in a book, and it is an amazing romance. Isabel just wants a normal life of college, love and family. She already gave up years to help her mother deal with cancer, now she ready to get back to her life. One mistake by her father, who she always new worked for the mob, now she is now getting married to the son of the mob boss. Anton, son of the mob boss is not who his father thinks he is, but he will take over to change all the evil his father has done. Now he must marry Isabel to save her father and mother, and herself. To do so he might lose the love of his life, Enrico. They have been together since they were 15,and it must never get out. Once Isabel is in the picture they both have a strong desire and love for her, and she comes around to love both of them. But danger is everywhere. Family is in danger, the law is not far behind, now everything must fall into place if they will survive and share their lives. Loved the HEA

[Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Isabel Torres had a crush on Anton Gonzalez for a short time in high school. Then she went on to college for a couple years until her mother became very ill with lung cancer. She unhappily came home to care for her very ill mother.

Anton Gonzalez was the son of Diego who was the head of the Miami mafia.He had had a relationship with Enrico since high school. Enrico was now his body guard. Isabel's dad was a long time drug dealer for Diego. His last few shipments had come up short. He was facing death when Anton suggested marrying Isabel to punish him. How is Isabel going to accept the wedding? How is Enrico going to accept the situation?

Very hot story with violence, love, danger, compassion, and much more. I have never read a book by Nicole that I didn't love. I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced copy of this book.

[Lucy Qhuay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I picked this book up because of RachelReadsandSings and I totally loved it! First of all, I had never read a Mafia-esque book where the female lead was shared by two men. We all know mafia men are known for their possessiveness, so that was something new. That being said, I think this book was light on the mafia elements, while still giving enough for those who crave it. Also, I loved Anton and Enrico's love and the fact we saw how solid they were before Isabel ever got into the mix. You could really feel the love between them and see they were together through thick and thin. True soulmates as far as I'm concerned. Once Isabel came into the picture, I felt everything progressed in a natural way and she truly became a part of something more. I only wish we had gotten to see more of the three happy and together.

[Кат · Rating 4 out of 5]

It takes a looong time to get to the MMF part of the story, so don’t expect three way insta-love.

I wish the three of them had discussed safe s3x & birth control especially since Anton knew it had been a couple of years since Isabel last had s3x.

Pre-Cana is a marriage preparation course which takes six to nine months to complete in order for couples to marry in the Catholic Church. Isabel Ana Torres and Anton Rafael Gonzalez were married by a priest in a Roman Catholic Church after a one month engagement. How? One assumes Diego bought the priest somehow but it’s not explained.

What really happened with the missing product that Matthias Torres was accused of mishandling was not explained. The story implies that he did nothing wrong and perhaps Raoul was behind what happened somehow, but this was not explained.

In spite of my above comments, I did enjoy the HEA.

[Leanne Bryson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anton, Diego, and Isabel's story was a bit of a different twist on the usual MMF stories I've read. Anton and Diego must keep their relationship a secret until Anton inherits the "family business" from his father. They have been together for years and are in love. To save Isabel's life, Anton offers to marry her and put her under his protection. She discovers his secret. I don't blame Isabel for anything she does to protect herself from what she believes is a loveless marriage. The characters are well written, compelling, and interesting. I always feel bad for the "third wheel", I never feel they get the passion they first 2 in the relationship share. But a good read .
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.

[Joe Kendall · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a hot and steamy read. I would expect nothing less from Nicole Stewart.
The story is complex and intricate. Threads weaving in and out balancing the story and characters.
Isabel, Anton and Enrico have depth and gravitas.
The story had me engrossed, I enjoyed the character interactions and detailed descriptions.
Isabel is trying to find her way after returning home to look after her sick mother.
Anton is putting on a mask to his father, showing the son he wants not the man he is.
Enrico is at Anton's side, supporting him even when he makes a rash decision that will affect them all.
I loved this book and highly recommend it.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Jenn Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my! I loved it! This story is a bit different than other books I've read by this author. Just a hint of darkness, a hint of danger and a whole lot of great story! We have Isabel, Anton and Enrico. Anton and Enrico have been in a secret relationship for years, hiding everything from Anton's dad, the head of a crime family. Isabel is forced in to a marriage with Anton to protect her family from Anton's father. I loved the dynamic between the three. Following Anton and Enrico, the deep connection that they've had for so long. With Isabel, there's this intensity, this pull. The story has a great build up, amazing heat and kept me loving every minute of it!

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[J.L. · Rating 3 out of 5]

By the time I realized that I was kind of done with the characters, I was already over halfway through the book and figured I might as well finish it. I adored the relationship between Anton and Enrico, and even the connection between Enrico and Isabel is framed well. But I did not buy the chemistry between Anton and Isabel, and this was exacerbated by the unrealistic ending regarding the external conflict.

This book was well edited in terms of spelling and grammar, but more comprehensive details were also lacking in a way that distracted me -- from the complete dismissal to anything resembling safe sex and secondary character names that change halfway through.

Not a bad way to spend a lazy weekend morning, but not the best example of this particular sub-genre.

[Laura Larocca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book!It had great characters and a good plot that pulls you in from start to finish.The story revolves around a crime family and Anton the son who will inherit the business.He is in a relationship with Enrico since they were teens and it is a very dangerous relationship to have when your father is homophobic.Isabels father works for the mob.When his drug shipments are short Anton agrees to marry Isabel so her father doesn’t get killed.The story eventually involves the three off them and how they work out this relationship.Plenty of drama and a good ending.I highly recommend this book.

[Jean Ervin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nicole Stewart had another hit! I loved this book as much if not more than all of her others. The characters—Isabel, Anton, and Enrico take awhile to get it all together but when they finally do it is so hot!!!! The choices that Anton and Isabel have to make to save the people that they love are heartbreaking. They try so hard to make the best of it but can’t deny the chemistry that the three of them have whenever they are near each other. Will they overcome danger and all the other obstacles that stand in the way of love? It’s a fun read and you will enjoy every minute!!!!!

[Donna Getzandanner · Rating 5 out of 5]

7 STARS--A DEFINITE HIT!
I loved this book from the prologue to the very last page. It exceeded my expectations. I have no qualms about giving it a 7 STAR rating—if that were doable.
The storyline is enthralling. The characters capture your attention so rapidly that they don’t let go untll the story is complete. Even then the reader is asking for more. Even though you may stay up too late to get there, the end comes too quickly. The loss of sleep was worth it though.
I loved this book. It’s a hit from my point of view.

[Elaine Swinney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was lucky to get a copy of this book through BookFunnel and I voluntarily chose to review it. This one is a little darker than I usually read. I couldn't put it down after I got into it. This is a well written story and it has some awesome characters. I have read several Nicole Stewart books and they are well written and the characters are awesome. I would encourage you to get this book. This is a Ménage story so please remember this when getting this book so if this isn't your type of you will not like this one!!!

[Caroline Bartee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Miami Heat

I read this book from beginning to end in a few hours. I couldn't put my Kindle, I was so drawn to the love story of Anton

Isabel and Enrico. I didn't want the story to end, love the bond the trio in a short time and their unwavering trust with Anton

It's been awhile since NS, had part 2 in her recent books. I want another Heat of the Night, to have update on the trio life in

Spain with their families

[Amy Barber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story did not disappoint. The scenario involves mobs and illegal activities but the characters, their emotions and the circumstances they find themselves in are things that we go through in our lives. It was a quick read with a great ending, it was also hot. I'm a fan of Nicole Stewart and I look forward to whatever she puts out next!

[Jessica Freeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story. I enjoyed reading the story about Anton and Enrico’s love and the obstacles they have to be together and then to add a lady to the relationship even though it was involuntary for her at first. Of course everyone wants and gets an HEA.

I received a free copy of this for my honest review.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

In typical Nicole Stewart fashion this is a steamy MMF ménage story. Great character development and growth in the relationships. Unlike most books by this author it is a mafia romance. Mafia isn’t my usual go to but Nicole Stewart is so I gave it a try. This is not my favorite book by her but it was still a good story.

[Lynne Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very very good. Hot and steamy - sometimes you can't understand why the one you want isn't right for you at the time. It can become clear later and then suddenly it's right and more company than you thought. Good storyline with tense moments and enjoyable.

[Jennifer VanDriel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my this book is so good! You so wish for Anton and Enrico to be together and hate that they have to hide their love. When Isabel is added it’s complete fireworks! I you can’t go wrong with this book!! Loved it!!

[Becky Goodson-belcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

True teenage crush to horrible circumstances that throw two people together to realize in the end they really do care for each other even if it takes an outsider to make them realize it. Keeps you hanging on the end of your seat to see what is next. Loved it.

[Tamarra Lynch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too hot to handle!

The heat was too hot to handle in this story! It was fast paced, forbidden and crazy intense, the ways the characters interconnected then came together was scorching and those bedroom scenes were deliciously wicked, hot, wet and wild!

[Sarah Holbrook · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a amazing book, I am a huge fan of Nicole's and her book kept me intersted from the beginning I would recomend to anyone wanting to read a MMF book. The character in the book were amazing