Three's a Crowd

Forbidden #1

by Z.S. Storm

*Skye*
When I first fell for him, the man of my dreams, I never imagined for a moment that he could be in love with someone else. I certainly did not imagine that someone else would be his long-term boyfriend, the same man who had been eyeing me like he wanted to eat me alive mere weeks ago.


*Cole*
I have been in love with Jasper Wells since I first laid eyes on him. It felt like we were two halves of a whole. We were perfect together. So then, why did I find myself yearning for her?


*Jasper*
From the minute I found out about her, I hated her with a passion. I wanted to destroy her for being the reason Cole decided I was no longer enough for him. But what I was not prepared for was the way she ended up destroying me.


Note : This story is an MMF romance and contains mature themes meant for 18+ readers only.

Genres: Menage

Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2021

About the author

Z. S. STORM started writing stories when he was 9 years old and has worked long and hard to turn it into a full time career. Music is his first love though, and he's recently gone back to that, finding expression through singing, dancing and performance arts. He enjoys spoiling himself and using body language and movement to convey emotions when words fail him. He likes hearing from fans and readers, so you can always contact him through email: z.s.storm.author@gmail.com
Check out his website for more info. Or connect with him on Instagram: @mr_zsstorm (Zayn Storm)

Reviews

[D.L. Howe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I came into this thinking I was gonna compare it to Sugar Daddies by Jade West, because I pretty much compare every MMF romance to that one. But Three’s a Crowd is nothing like any of those books. It’s refreshing and interesting getting dragged into this dynamic that is at times toxic. But it’s real, I think anyone would be hard pressed to get into a ménage and not feel some form of jealousy, and this beautifully exploits those emotions and more.

You’re in love with her? After two weeks? And you know she paints, reads fantasy and looks sad sometimes. You’re fascinated? Definitely. Interested? Sure. In lust? Why not. But in love? Hmm.

I’m not actually sure who Jasper is more jealous of.

Zee certainly has a way with inspiring emotions. Less than halfway and I’ve gotten choked up a handful of times.

Well hot damn! Jasper is definitely more my speed. Especially after he finished being a bitchy, broody asshole.

It’s interesting that all of his anger is always directed at Jasper, even when Skye is just as guilty.

At times it was a bit too angsty for my tastes but that didn’t take away from being sucked into the relationship between the three of them. And that ending while kind of expected was a good addition. I look forward to the next one, mostly for Jasper and his sexy ass.

[Kelly_Reads_Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of Skye, Cole and Jasper took me an emotional roller coaster ride!
This trio kept me gripped to this story until the very last page! It was emotional, passionate, and best of all it felt so real, like I was looking into someone's life in real time.
Struggling with feelings, tossed between love and hate, anger and happiness, resentment and togetherness, this book had me up and down and all over the place.
But that ending!

[BookLover · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden Love

Threes a crowd or three times the love?

This was a really pleasant surprise. I like menage and have read a lot of mfm and mmf so I’ll admit I went into this expecting a predictable read and I’m so glad I was wrong because this was very different to most I’ve read.

There’s heat, passion, love, jealousy, angst and heartbreak in this sexy read. The storyline grabbed me from the prologue and kept me turning the pages not wanting to put this down as I had no idea where the author was taking this one and I wondered if I was going to get a happy ending 😬

I loved the characters although I was annoyed with Cole and Skye to begin with ultimately the author drew me in and I enjoyed the different relationship dynamics. And Jasper, swoon, he’s a hot, sexy, alpha with a dirty talking mouth. Seriously what’s not to love right there 😜

Thanks to DL Howe for recommending this new author to me. I devoured this story and can’t wait to read more in this series.

[Elle Golden · Rating 3 out of 5]

A different kind of book.

3,5 stars

It takes a lot of courage to write a book like that. I've read MMF and MFM before, but the ambiance was totally different.
This time, besides the erotic times, we meet a lot of hostility about the third gear that came to disrupt what was once a solid partnership.
I applaud de the author for that.

That being said, I couldn't make myself like Skye and Cole. I despised them deeply. They were whiny, spoiled, hypocrite, they acted as if they were entitled to act as they wanted, impose their desires and be hurt by Jasper's indignation, when he was the one being truly wronged.
Skye was so sure she could come barging into their lives as if her two weeks long infatuation over Cole was enough to prove a point. And Cole refused to give Jasper what Cole himself made Jasper endure.
Cole and Skye weren't full of love as they claimed, they were selfish and hateful.

Jasper was the only character I could actually like, and several times along the book I just wished he would leave the other two, because he deserved so much better. He was honest and the only one really trying to make things work with his true partner, despite the pain they inflicted on him. He truly deserves a happy ending.

I think the point of the whole book was to evoke deep feelings and question what is right or wrong. This author managed to do that.

[Reading With Lola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three's a Crowd (Forbidden #1) - Zee Shine Storm

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

::: SPOILER-FREE REVIEW :::

STANDALONE
MFM ROMANCE
SEXUAL TENSION 🔥

Rating: 5 STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

WARNING : This is a threesome story. One woman, two men... If this triggers you, I wouldn't recommend this book to you... So PLEASE, PLEASE STAY AWAY! ;)

I FUCKING DEVOURED THIS BOOK! :D

My third book by Ms Storm. She is amazing. I've enjoyed her other books so I was really looking forward to this one. It definitely came through and was as good as I thought it would be. 💖

This is the first book in the Forbidden series and I can assure you I'm going to read the rest of the books in the series because this woman knows how to write sex scenes so damn well. 😁😁

The story follows two bi men in a relationship. One girl in a foreign country. Whole lot of steam and whole bunch of feelings. This book sure was one exciting ride. (see what I did there?🙈😈)

Jasper was the sexy alpha. He took his job and responsibility very seriously. But behind the rigid facade, he had a softer side. 🤤

Cole was the complete opposite. He was fun, sweet and romantic. 😍

I loved Cole & Jasper a lot but Jasper is my guy… Ahem ahem! *swooning* 😍🤤🤤

Skye was very ambitious, but bitterness from being lonely in a foreign country gets to hold her back. But when it came to the men, I love how open she was with what she wanted and willing to give.

There are M/M and M/M/F scenes. The trio left me all squirmy and needy hahaha! I can't decide which one is hotter - the men playing alone or when they all play together. Wait, that's not true. When they all play together for sure. 😂😂😅

I give this a heat index of five out of five flames 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥!

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I was expecting a pornfest and while I did get quite enough for the dirty girl in me to be satisfied, there was an actual story under there. A good one too!

Three's a Crowd is a scorcher that would warm your heart and melt your panties at the same time. Do not read in public for risk of indecent behavior due to uncontrollable urges. 😉😉

Highly recommend!

[gena_bookish_reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

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"I might not sleep with women all the time but I knew enough to tell when they wanted to be fucked. Hard."
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Holy mother of pearls.. 🙈 What a fucking mess.. 😂 What a sexy fucking mess 😈
Who doesn't like a nice mess that stirs all kinds of emotions? I certainly do. 😏

This threesome is so intense, I swear. Cole was in relationship with Jasper when he met Skye. He fell in love with her and realized that he wanted her and Jasper at the same time in his life. He didn't want to share her sexualy with Jasper though. Jealous much hun? 🙈😈

Although.. the strangest things happen. Jasper kinda hates her because she holds Cole's attention and heart as well. Buuut...somehow even when he dislikes her, falls in love with her too. 🙈 My girl Skye is definitely having feelings for both of them and doesn't want to choose. I mean..come on.. why choose anyway 🖤

Lots of emotions. Loads of sexual tension. Skye was a ticking bomb between Cole and Jasper and I was anxious when we would have an explosion.

The smutt is to die for and I loved every second of it. These three..they get sooo sexy when they are together 🙈. And Jasper? I didn't expect him to be such a scorching hot lover. Just saying.. 😈😈

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"Shut up and take my cock in your mouth"
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This was an amazing story 🖤

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an almost ‘not for me’ book. I took a chance on it purely due to the author. It was more angsty than I generally prefer. The description of the book had me forewarned of that, so no surprise there. The angst felt natural and added an element of realism to this story. I have read many mmf books where things are just too perfect. The books about happy, beautiful people having fulfilling sex tend to blur together after awhile.

Z.S. Storm’s books have always been memorable. ‘Three’s a Crowd’ has your typical beautiful people plus the author’s magic ingredients of snark, seamless switching between multiple points of view and super hot sex scenes.

In short: A book about an imperfect struggling throuple, filled with emotion and sexual tension with writing that borders on perfection.

I don’t really enjoy mmf stories but I really love the way Z.S. Storm writes. He is going on ‘Grocery List Authors’ - If he wrote a grocery list, I would read it.

[Andrea ( books_fiction_desire ) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three is a crowd indeed 🔥🔥🔥

I do t even know where to begin with this MFM story, it was a fucken emotional roller coaster form the beginning till the end. While Cole was sweet and wanted to please everyone except share Sky his other love, Jasper could be a dick but there was also kindness in him. Each one of them tried to do what’s best but they soon realized that the only best way to be was for all of them to make it happen so they could all be happy, together. It took some ups and downs and at times I wanted to strangle some of them to just give in and put their happiness first instead of dwelling who belongs to whom.

This was an absolutely incredible story and I would highly recommend it ❤️❤️❤️

[Danial · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exact rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.

This story is told from 3 points of views. I knew I would not be able to put it down once I started reading it. The story itself was enjoyable to read. The author did a good job in ensuring that readers are able to follow the story from start to finish without being bored at any point in the story.

I did not like Cole and Skye at all. They felt like self-centred assholes, caring only about themselves and not Jasper, especially when Jasper sacrificed a lot for them. The ending and sneak peek to book 2 was rather intriguing and I hope that the author releases an ARC for it as well.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jessica S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book had me literal all over the place emotion wise.
This book is amazing, but a warning up front it's part of a series and it has a rather sudden ending so you really have to keep reading.
It's a quite easy concept. Boy falls for girl, girl falls for boy. Only thing is he already has a boyfriend. They're together 6 years. In order to keep his boyfriend happy he allows him to have an extra relationship within theirs.
Needless to say the guy doesn't want to share his girlfriend.
I really want to say so much more,but that would spoil the book and you really need to read it without knowing anything about the story in order to really appreciate all the emotions coming with reading it

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Mrs D · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first time l have read both this author and this trope. Used to the MFM stories they all seem to follow a easy enough path. This is MMF and from the beginning I was sucked in. Jasper and Cole are deeply in love and have been in a exclusive relationship for 6 years. Cole after working with and talking to Skye for two weeks, decides that for one, he loves her and for two he needs her in their relationship. Also Cole doesn’t want to share Skye with Jasper but they have turns with him. The pain and jealousy caused with deep feelings on all sides is hard to read at times. The story continues in the next book.

[Jenny The Spine Is Stitched · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Man when you see the words FORBIDDEN on the cover, it’s 100% true.

@datcrazywriter_ This was unlike anything I’ve read. But in a good way. I was entertained throughout the whole book.

Jasper Jasper Jasper, All he wanted was to make Cole happy. Jasper stole my heart from the beginning.
Cole i wanted to shake a few times and tell him to learn to share.

This story shows you can’t help who you fall in love with and how fast you fall. The Relationship between Jasper & Cole was sweet, Cole & Skye was sweet, Jasper & Skye was 🧨🧨🧨, Jasper, Cole & Skye was 🧨🔥🧨🔥🧨🔥🧨.

I can’t wait to read the rest of the Forbidden series.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a well written book with a cast of strong characters and an interesting story line. The author does a fantastic job building the story and pulled me in with all the ups and downs and emotions flowing throughout with all the jealousy between Cole ,Jasper and Skye. I'm looking forward to the next book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.

[Tricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book, uhhhh. I can’t even find words to describe it. It just took me on a roller coaster ride and intense feeling. Beautifully written and well versed. Jasper, goodness I can’t get over him and his sex kink😂 Cole my man, a dreamy boyfriedn indeed🥰 Not expecting the cliff hanger ending but im really gonna ask for more of this story😆

[Rudy.reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal, amazing , Sexy. Holly crud this book blew my mind. Cole is the sweet heart you fall in love with and Jasper is the one who corrupts you fulfilling all your dirty dreams. I want to be Skye lol This was my first MMF and it didn't dissapoint, it's a very daring series and I can't wait to see what she has in store for me next.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a steamy MFM read with loads of drama and steam. Cole and Jasper have been together for a couple of years and Jasper is heartbroken when Cole begins to have feelings for Skye. What will happen when Jasper discovers that he has feelings for her as well? Fast paced read with great characters lots of twists and turns and sizzling scenes. I liked it.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Aptly Titled

There's so much of everything in this book that's a little over the top. Cole and Jasper are together as a couple for years when Cole becomes attracted to Skye. What follows becomes a proverbial soap opera, however I do applaud the Author for not being shy about putting this triad into difficult situations. Watching them try to navigate through jealousy and resentment made them real, a threesome who fail at this relationship more often than not. What kept my interest was every time things seem to be working out,I became anxious waiting for the other shoe to drop. This is a multi book series so I am in for the long haul.

[MyDogAteMyBookReview · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this story. It’s my first MMF book where the two men are already in a committed relationship. Typically, I go for reverse harem but this one won me over.

It’s not an easy relationship for any of them, they’re all selfish and annoying at times but the love, passion and understanding is all there.

Sometimes the heart wants what it wants, even if it’s messy and not easy.

[Kat Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me all the feels. Strong characters with a strong desire that they can not resist even when they try. So good.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Three's a Crowd is book #1 in the Forbidden series. This is a MMF, it was steamy, and it has emotion. It's has alot going on, but one thing is true is the love between the characters. Looking forward to reading the next book.

[Give_Arthur_A_Hug · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book so much!! I was looking for poly romances to read and came across this one on watt pad. I read most of the series and I’m waiting for Wicked to come out.

[Nedra81 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author never ceases to amaze me with their writing skills. The passion within these pages were mesmerizing and fierce with gritty desire.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[bookishfrag · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG. I couldn’t put this book down. Spent the whole office day reading. It was so good. It had everything, laughs, smiles, tears, everything. I loved every second I spent on this one. I devoured it.

The story revolves around Skye, Cole and Jasper where Cole and Jasper are already sweethearts of six years. When Cole met Skye at a clients place, he wanted to get to know her and slowly they started falling. Jasper being the most selfless person in the universe, allowed Cole to have another partner. Things took a turn when Skye moved into Cole and Jasper’s home and both Jas and Skye started getting attracted towards each other.

So what happened next? Whether the three of them got together? Or did everything fall apart? I highly recommend reading to find out what happened. So reading the next one!

Oh another thing. I LOVEDDDD Armaan(who’s Cole’s friend and business partner) so muchhh 😍

— bookishfrag

[Sarbojita Mukherjee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah. The book that first made me fall in love with forbidden acts. These three characters Skye, Cole and Jasper have a life that will take you on a roller coaster ride and give you the highest highs and the lowest lows. Just go read it already!!!

[Isabela Luiziana Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's impossible to not fall in love with the characters in this book. They made me experience a lots of emotions. I've read lots of books in my life and few of them stayed in my mind and I don't think "three's a crowd" is gonna leave my thoughts anytime soon.

[Philippa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered this author while at home during covid-19, and she does not disappoint. Cole, Jasper and Skye take you on an emotional roller coaster. This book as well paced and unpredictable. Angst, jealousy, love, hate......this has it all.

I couldn't decide whether to love Cole, or to hate him. Jasper, the asshole, with the biggest heart, cause this girl could never.......hence my moments of hating Cole. Skye is just a gentle yet feisty soul who just wants everyone to be happy.

I wasn't sure how I'd feel about a MMF story, but this is more than a menage. This reads as if you are submerged into the lives of actual people.

[Isabella · Rating 5 out of 5]

You will not want to put this book down! The characters and story line will take you through a range of emotions but the ending will leave you satisfied! The character development is *chef’s kiss*. Provides great insight to a realistic polyamorous relationship! The ups and the downs! You will not regret this read!

[Samantha Guriras · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the best books I've ever read. It's full of suspense, tears, laughter and moments of aww. It's an adventure of emotions and feelings no book has ever made me feel and it just gets better and better. You won't regret giving this book a chance. Props to the author💕

[Pia Jaramillo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addicting love story!

[Gracie · Rating 5 out of 5]

She has made me laugh, made me cry, and made me fuck my husband...all in the same chapter. ❤️