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Three For Me #4

Owned by Three

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One dare turned into four beating hearts and life has been perfect with my three kings. That is until their father decides I'm dangerous again. Now my three men have just one month to prove I'm the only queen that fits in their world. If they don't we must decide which of my two men I'll have to give up to keep the family from destruction.

230 pages, Paperback

Published August 9, 2022

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602 reviews3 followers
August 17, 2022
Barbi Cox knows how to keep you hooked. Sassy psychology student Valerie keeps her 3 men satisfied while they try to keep her safe. This page turner has it all. A very strong 4 way relationship, family drama, and danger at every turn. After a fight turns deadly at the end of book three, a price is on the Quadruples' heads. The Mafia king believes that Valerie is a danger to his sons and wants her gone. Will their love be strong enough to keep them safe and whole or will the stress tear them apart? If you love strong, dominant men and a sassy lady keeping them on their toes, check out Owned by 3 by Barbie Cox.You won't regret it.
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3,254 reviews113 followers
October 14, 2022
❤️❤️❤️❤️
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How to choose just one man from her delicious three.
Impossible task.
Fun and steamy R/H romance
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1,282 reviews59 followers
August 15, 2022
WOW!!! This series just keeps you on edge. I love how Valerie, Hunter, Chase and Leif have grown throughout this series. Valerie is learning to be stronger and alittle tougher while the guys are learning to grow into the best versions of themselves.

Danger lurks in the shadows and Valerie and her men have targets on their backs. No matter the situation their love is more then enough. The guys have proven time and time again that they will protect Valerie at all costs but when trouble literally comes to their door Valerie proves to her men that there is more to her than just a pretty face.

Like with any relationship there will be ups and downs. Valerie's relationship is unconventional but Hunter, Chase and Leif have fallen hard for Valerie and can't imagine their life without her. No matter the odds stacked against them Valerie belongs to them and they belong to her.

Being Loved and Protected by 3 dangerous men who literally own you Heart, Body and Soul........What could be better than that?.

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95 reviews3 followers
August 12, 2022
Book 4 in this series did not disappoint. Valerie and the guys continue to fall even further in love while trying to figure out how to keep themselves safe, and not compromise who they are. Bringing Hunter and Chase's mom Vanya back into the picture brings with it suspicion but also old hurts and anger from both guys. The end of this book brings up lots of questions as to will the four of them be able to stay together or will they be torn apart. Another excellent book by Barbi. I can't wait to see how Valerie and her men get their HEA.

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222 reviews
August 15, 2022
"Claimed by 3" had an overlying sense of foreboding as a theme running throughout the book. I was eagerly awaiting "Owned by 3"'s release to see what evil and plot twists awaited Hunter, Lief, Chase and Valerie. I was not disappointed!  Enter Vanya-- Chase and Hunter's mother who abandoned them when they were little. Suspicions rise and emotions run high as the brothers face  old emotions and hurt rising to the surface triggered by her reemergence. Valerie in this book, shows that not only are the men protectors. She takes on Vanya and Mr Volkov with her sharp mind and cunning ability to read people. She is emotionally stabilizing to both Chase and Hunter as they emotionally flounder. Her body and their insatiable need for one another also helps to ground them. 
"Owned by 3" allows the reader to get a closer look into Hunter's mind and character and I truly enjoyed getting to know him better. We were also given a closer look into the violent world of the mafia. Loyalties do not exist. Emotions need to be checked at the door. The balance of power and family is delicate and intriguing. I was drawn into this book immediately and was unable to put the book down until I finished it. This is book four in the series and needs to be read in chronological order to be able to understand and enjoy it's plot to the fullest. 
Another sexy, insatiable read by author Barbi Cox. I highly recommend the entire series!!!.

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381 reviews7 followers
August 16, 2022
Hunter, Chase and Lief have confessed their love for Valerie, and she to them. This seems to have served to make Valerie more protective of her men, leading to all kinds of trouble. When is Valerie not in trouble?

Trust and confidence seem to be Valerie's biggest weaknesses; not in herself, but in her men. If she can ever manage to conquer her fears, they can succeed as a happy and fulfilled quartet. It will remain to be seen if that's possible because Daddy Dearest is pushing for her banishment again. He may respect her, but he doesn't like her and the influence she holds over his sons. What will they do with Vlad's ultimatum that she either accepts only one of the three, or none at all?

Lief continues to be the glue that holds the group together, and he has opened up to become Valerie's rock when things get "janky." He's also become her snuggle bunny, which is 180 degrees from where he was when they first met.

There's more action, with stand-offs and shoot-outs; bruises and broken bones. It will remain to be seen whether Hunter will ever see his dream of a more peaceful life and prosperity for the Russian-American families under the wing of this branch of the Russian Mafia.

I highly recommend this entire series, but you must read them all, from the beginning, to really capture the action and emotional intensity that continues to build.

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707 reviews3 followers
August 9, 2022
After the climatic events at the end of Claimed by 3, where Valerie and her men are attacked whilst meeting Stefan they find out there is now a big hit out on them by the Italian Mafia in retaliation for the deaths of Sven and Stefan.
Once again Valerie and her men have to constantly look over their shoulders for incoming threats and to keep all of them safe.
There is also new drama in the form of Vanya, Chase and Hunter's mum, returning and causing emotional distress for the brothers.
Even though their lives are still in danger, the love that they have for Valerie intensifies and they are insatiable with their hunger for each other. There are some incredibly steamy and panty melting scenes in this book!
I really loved Hunter in this book and I really enjoyed getting to see more of the emotional side of his character. Him and Valerie have definitely got closer in this book.
After the impossible demand that Mr Volkov makes to Lief, Chase and Hunter at the end, will they be able to get their happy ever after?!.

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738 reviews4 followers
August 11, 2022
Just love this series so much and with each new title it just gets better and better.... oh and yes hotter most definitely! Usually leaving me in a bigger puddle of lust over these three sexy Mafia men. Over the last three books in this series from Barbi Cox I have taken the time to really construct the images of each of Valerie's three hot guys and really why pick one when Valerie doesn't have too! But this instalment the reader really gets to see the true side of violence that is associated with the Mafia lifestyle and the concept of how emotions can cause distress within its ranks.
Valerie is one incredibly character, the type any woman would love to be... strong, resilient, fearless and dam sexy.
This book "Owned by Three" needs to read as part of the series and most definitely from the start to fully understand the overall story, simply put you wouldn't be disappointed. As usual the end of the book sets you up needing more and craving to know how things will work out for everyone in the final book.

Again a tremendous sensuous read with enough emotional tugs to keep me on edge.

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2,019 reviews17 followers
August 11, 2022
This is book four in this series with Valerie and her three sexy mafia men Hunter, Chase and Leif. The story picks up right after the Chase was shot and in the hospital. They all return to the safe house to plan their next steps to find who’s behind the killing of Stephan and how to catch the real person behind the scenes calling the shots. This story keeps on delivering the ménage romance, drama, tension, and dangerous mafia life. I love how the boys are trying to keep Valerie’s safe, but she wants to keep her boys alive too. She’ll do whatever is necessary to keep them alive, even confronting the big guy, their father. The father still feels she’s a distraction to them especially to Hunter and gives them an ultimatum. Their bond is definitely growing stronger as their trust, loyalty and love continues to prove family is who you chose to love. I love this captivating and emotional story as feelings are revealed from the past and present. Will their love, trust and bond survive, or will it destroy them? I can’t wait for the next installment to see where this story goes next. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

11 reviews1 follower
August 11, 2022
In this book we get to know more about the dynamic of a relationship with multiple men and the struggles of loving men that are involved with the mafia, since the beginning we have seen all the difficulty and challenges that come for Valerie and her men, and I can assure you that this book doesn’t disappoint.
I keep falling in love with the characters with every book of the series, their personalities and love makes them one of my favorite characters.
We are allowed to see the fierce Valerie and how she is willing to risk herself to protect her men and also the other way around, the character that has my heart completely is hunter his development thru the series had been amazing.
This series never disappoint, is really amazing how the autor has managed to developed the characters without making the story messy or boring.
I can’t wait for the next book and to see if they are going to have their happy ending.

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1,717 reviews16 followers
August 14, 2022
ACTION AND STEAM ALL THE WAY!

The fourth book of the series starts off with Chase being shot and recuperating but now there is a price on all their heads as a result of the Italian mafia seeking revenge and to crown the joys of hell even further-Mommy Volkov has returned!

The men are not the same since spending four months with Valerie...
Lief has come out of his shell and likes to cuddle with Valerie.
Hunter has become more sensitive to other's feelings and thinks things through before acting on it.
Chase has become more dominant and willing to fight for what he wants with a clearer perspective.

Valerie has become more protective and jealous of her three men like a fighting lioness but that might be her downfall if it comes to her actions causing them to separate and her having to choose only one of her men....

What a cliff hanger that Barbi Cox left us with, now we await the fifth book with baited breath!

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318 reviews5 followers
August 28, 2022
Yup, this series just keeps getting better! There was no lack of anything in this one, that's for sure. I didn't want to put it down.

This book was so full of action, of multiple kinds, and it was exactly what I wanted to see. These boys are in the Mafia, and there was a different intensity to the conflict and action in this book, and I loved it. Their fierce protection and love for Valerie, and her's for them, was prominent throughout, even more then the previous books. They are head over heals for her and I'm there for it. There is no question that these 4 belong together, but by the end of this book, they have choices to make that will test them all. Valerie is realizing that she needs to refocus on her schooling and her career goals. They guys have specific instructions from Mr. Volkov, instructions they are not happy with at all.

I'm excited to see what they end up doing in the next book of this series. I feel invested in their decisions,  as if those decisions will affect my own life lol. Barbi, you're killing this series!
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516 reviews
September 4, 2022
The five star reviews must be paid for reviews or they didn’t actually read the book. Or we have very different star rating criteria.
That being said I skimmed the intercourse scenes. Bore. Valerie gets mad the guys don’t include her in plans or planning. Ha, then she sneaks a phone call to their mother to make a deal, what? All under the guise she wants to protect them, ugh. She dyes her hair, waste of time and written words. The twins mother appears in this book.
Another hot mess for Cox. Ha and the climax was over so fast it may have been a fake orgasm. The resolution was so snap your fingers quick I got whiplash while actually wondering what just happened. That’s it, it’s over. All the build up, tension and then it’s over, haha lame. Must have been getting close to word quota limit.
These are just a few of my complaints. I could go on, but won’t for everyone’s sake.
That said I will be reading the next book (the last of the series), to put the cherry on this pile of poo of a series. And it started so well.
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6,884 reviews31 followers
August 13, 2022
Fighting For A Future -
I suggest you should only start reading this book, after you have carved out four to six hours of uninterrupted time (depending on how fast you read). My reasoning is that, once you start reading, the only thing capable of stopping you, is if someone drops an atomic bomb right in your lap. The action-packed moments, combined with the the heroine’s psychological ability and no fear attitude, will have you on the edge of your seat, but more importantly the descriptions of the scintillating sexual encounters, will leave you thirsting for more.

I usually don’t like reading books with cliffhangers, but after reading Barbi Cox’s books, I think she may be on her way to being a Queen of Cliffhangers. I am always left waiting with bated breath for the next instalment in the series and this story didn’t disappoint.

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290 reviews4 followers
August 15, 2022
Action, relationships, and a strong sharp female- what more could you ask for? I’m grateful we don’t have to wait long for each installment of Val and her men’s story. I feel like this one keeps you on your toes more than the Their Temptation series. This one definitely has more action- if mafia is your thing! The title may imply that she’s owned by her men, but I really think it’s the other way around. This story is really shaping up to show how Val fits into their world and owns it all. Even with the appearance of the brother’s absent mother- throwing more mob/mafia family drama in the mix, we get to see the power dynamics and see how Val is a spitfire and won’t be overwhelmed by this. She knows what she wants. I look forward to them being able to finally find their HEA in the next installment, and hopefully tie off some loose ends so that they can live in peace… is that even possible with mafia ties? We’ll see!
3,345 reviews28 followers
August 15, 2022
Will They ever be truly safe
This is the fourth book in the series and to get the best out of this book please please please start at the beginning.

Wow how much more can these guys take honestly. Now we have Hunter and Chases mum coming into the picture. You can imagine Hunters reaction. Thank goodness he has Valerie by his side. The love that they share is just growing all the time and it’s so lovely to see another side of Hunter one that now even when he doesn’t want to, he let Valerie in. it’s just amazing the connection that they have. But that doesn’t take away from Lief and Chases relationship with her. Honestly the passion that they share is just off the charts.
Again we’ve been left with a cliffhanger that made my heart sink. I cannot wait for the next book to come out.

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58 reviews
August 16, 2022
Stormy & Steamy = 5++++ Stars!

This episode is an action-packed rollercoaster ride and you won’t want to put it down until the very end. It starts with Chase recovering from being shot, Valerie trying to get her footing in the mafia world, and then Hunter and Chase get a huge surprise that complicates everything. Valerie and her guys find out there’s a hit out on them. Oh, and Mr. Volkov decides that Valerie is a liability (again) and gives the guys an ultimatum, cue the killer cliffhanger. I loved this book; the four MCs and their relationship all grow during the course of the story and the steamy scenes are so hot! This series is so addictive, you’ve got to read it! I can’t wait for the next one, I’m dying to find out what happens next.

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139 reviews
August 13, 2022
Everyone’s back in the 4th installment.

After the sniper kills one and injures a few, we pickup with Hunter in the hospital.

This book is like a roller coaster and a game of clue. It’s still the Italian mafia vs the Russian mafia and who will be left standing.

There has been a hit placed on Valerie, Hunter and Chase. The Volkovs mother reappears and her contacts add to the storyline.

In the end who will be handed the keys to the kingdom, who will win the girl and lastly will everyone survive what’s expected of them.

I don’t mean to be cryptic, but I don’t want to give anything away.

Can’t wait for the next installment!

Happy reading🌻.

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159 reviews
August 14, 2022
Another page turner from Barbi Cox. The story of Val and her guys continues and we get to find out who was orchestrating the attacks. This however does not mean that the danger or the story is over. The family drama continues and an important character returns from Chase and Hunters past. Valerie continues to be ballsy and over protective of her men, and whilst their father at the end of the last book had started to accept Valerie, in this book he doesn't and gives an ultimatum. How will they deal with it? This we will have to find out in the next book!.

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356 reviews2 followers
August 14, 2022
This 4th book takes a deeper dive into the relationship between Valerie and her 3 Russian mafia men. We see Lief open up more. Hunter is more contemplative and less reactive. And Chase becomes more confident in his ability to be a leader.

Val will do anything to keep her men safe. On the other hand, the 3 men will do whatever they need to keep her safe. And those two things are rarely the same things!

There's a lot going on in this book, including a blast from Hunter and Chase's past, which causes a ripple in their relationship with their dad and with Val.

What will happen next!? Can't wait to find out!

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560 reviews2 followers
August 10, 2022
This series just keeps getting better and better!! Valerie has definitely stepped outside her normal boring comfort zone and has become a fiercely protective viper when she needs to be. The heat and chemistry between Valerie, Hunter, Chase and Lief is more combustible than ever. Their bond with each other just gets stronger and stronger no matter what is thrown at them, The growth they have all made during this relationship is phenomenal. I can’t wait to see what the next chapter of their life brings.

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5,911 reviews28 followers
August 12, 2022
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I loved this book it was great, the story was written well and the characters were amazing. This is book four of Three For Me and I can say this story just keeps getting better, Valerie and her three boys Chase, Hunter and Lief are back from holiday's. Chase and Hunter are surprised when someone walks through the door at home some home truths are exposed, will they stay all together or separate.

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195 reviews
August 13, 2022
The drama and action keeps going. The story picks up were "Claimed by 3" left off. Valerie is still worrying about her 3 men. Chase, Hunter, Leif and Valerie end up with a bounty on their head. Chase and Hunter have a big family drama unfolding. All 3 men want to keep Valerie safe but they also want to push her away at the same time. Follow along as the 4 of them figure out how to make things work and deal with all the drama unfolding all around them.

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785 reviews5 followers
August 13, 2022
Hotness Overload! Valerie has her hands full with her three men and school but life is about to take a sharp left turn! Hunter, Chase and Leif are all working to make the relationship work while their father works to kill it. If dear old mom, Vanya, can’t worm her way back into their lives then the threats from the outside world can’t either. Will Valerie run again or will she stick it out? Can’t wait for the next intense book.

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3,925 reviews62 followers
August 15, 2022
Owned by 3 - book 4 in this series picks up quickly after Chase was shot at the end of book 3. As well as all of the fallout of all of those events surrounding that.

Valerie & guys - Hunter, Chase and Lief's relationship escalates as they got deeper involved with each other. Only Hunter and Chase's father and their absentee Mother - Vanya cause friction for all of them. Action packed, fast paced with plenty of steamy scenarios. This series just keeps getting better and better. I'm just loving it
2,101 reviews7 followers
August 15, 2022
When the group is attacked, Chase is hurt. Valerie gets the doctor to release Chase to recuperate at home. Mr. Volkov summons them all to the mansion. There is a woman there who turns out to be Vanya, Chase and Hunter’s mother who abandoned them when they were 5 and 7 years old.

Why is Vanya back? Who has put a hit on the four of them and why? Will they be able to stop the threat? Will Valerie stand by her men or will she run away? How long will Mr. Volkov tolerate their relationship?.

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1,370 reviews11 followers
August 16, 2022
This is the 4th book in the series. The books need to be read in order to be able to understand the story.

The aftermath of the shooting at the end of the last book is where this book pick up. Chase is recovering after being shot, with Valerie doing her best to take care of him.
They find out who was behind the shooting, it seems they were protected by someone they didn't expect, but they are not out of danger yet.

I enjoyed reading this story and would recommend it. I cannot wait for the next book.

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727 reviews7 followers
August 16, 2022
An excellent third book in the series.
Things are hotting up for Valerie, Hunter, Chase and Leif. As tensions rise the mafia storyline intensifies and Valerie truly comes into her own.
All of the men learn a lot about themselves and what they all mean to each other.
They are now a family and it will take a mountain to break that.
A hot and steamy read full of passion and pain.
I loved this book and highly recommend it, the series and author.
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4,386 reviews33 followers
August 17, 2022
I received this book with the understanding that I could leave a voluntary and honest review.

This is not a stand alone it is part of a series. Make sure you read the first 2 stories first. The entire cast is back but in this book we meet the guys mother. What will happen when their long lost mother comes back? Will this bring this closer together or will this finally be the thing that drives them apart?

Another amazing story from this author. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
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4,012 reviews18 followers
August 20, 2022
This is book 4 in Cox's Three for Me series and Valerie and the guys, Hunter, Chase and Leif fall even further in love while trying to keep them all safe. I love the growth that all of these characters have had thus far and I think this book was a well written addition with great storyline and flow as well as plenty of sweet and steamy romance. Action and suspense - you can't go wrong with this steamy romance!

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