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Hawaiian Holidays #1
Mele Kalikimaka, Baby
Three friends find more than fun and sun in Hawaii…
When Sophia Cantwell gets stuck in Hawaii working on Christmas, she isn't too happy. She doesn't like trying to buy land from a Hawaiian family, especially when she is convinced her company isn't being ethical. When she is confronted by cousins Maleko and Jack Akaka at the airport, the landowners grandsons, she doesn't expect the jolt of arousal, or the instant attraction. And she doesn't expect that they would insist that she stay at the family condos.
Mal and Jack have shared women before, have thought about getting that one special woman for the two of them. Both of them are surprised that she turns out to be an uptight coporate go getter. But, the three of them cannot ignore their attraction, and a night out in Honolulu turns into a night in bed for all of them. When Sophia's exlover, and boss, arrives unexpectedly, will she be able to walk away from her dreams of climbing the corporate ladder, or will she lose Mal and Jack?
When Sophia Cantwell gets stuck in Hawaii working on Christmas, she isn't too happy. She doesn't like trying to buy land from a Hawaiian family, especially when she is convinced her company isn't being ethical. When she is confronted by cousins Maleko and Jack Akaka at the airport, the landowners grandsons, she doesn't expect the jolt of arousal, or the instant attraction. And she doesn't expect that they would insist that she stay at the family condos.
Mal and Jack have shared women before, have thought about getting that one special woman for the two of them. Both of them are surprised that she turns out to be an uptight coporate go getter. But, the three of them cannot ignore their attraction, and a night out in Honolulu turns into a night in bed for all of them. When Sophia's exlover, and boss, arrives unexpectedly, will she be able to walk away from her dreams of climbing the corporate ladder, or will she lose Mal and Jack?
75 pages, ebook
First published December 13, 2010
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Melissa Schroeder
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June 2, 2014
I gave this one 3.5 Stars. I enjoyed it but read it a long time ago so I can't remember most of the details of the book, besides for the obvious "threesome for life deal". While I can't imagine that working in reality, it's fun to imagine having two guys love & cherish you (among other things - yum).
I also read part of book 2, then stopped, but not because I lost interest. I have an awful!, terrible habit of starting books, previewing another, then another, then another, therefore not coming back to the original book for quite some time. Hence, the like, 40 books marked as "currently reading" on GR. And those are the ones I remembered to list! Oh well, such is life.
Anywho, this book is a good Menage (mfm) book. It has a decent story with it, therefore not making it a totally brainless sex book. I hate those. I do, however prefer MMF books if I'm gonna read a menage story. Just thought I'd add that tidbit. {/°_°♥}/
I also read part of book 2, then stopped, but not because I lost interest. I have an awful!, terrible habit of starting books, previewing another, then another, then another, therefore not coming back to the original book for quite some time. Hence, the like, 40 books marked as "currently reading" on GR. And those are the ones I remembered to list! Oh well, such is life.
Anywho, this book is a good Menage (mfm) book. It has a decent story with it, therefore not making it a totally brainless sex book. I hate those. I do, however prefer MMF books if I'm gonna read a menage story. Just thought I'd add that tidbit. {/°_°♥}/
November 25, 2019
This one was short and got down to business very quickly. I did like that all three of them involved had to at one point or another lay everything on the line, it made it so that they all knew without a doubt that they wanted to be together.
December 18, 2010
OMG so hot!! Another MUST read from Melissa!! I so want to go Hawaii now.
December 18, 2023
This is another author I haven't read yet, and while the story was okay, it lacked something to make it better. The characters could have been more developed while keeping it a novella.
Sophie is heading to Hawaii for Christmas due to her work obligations and is unable to change her plans, as she has no family. While there, she meets 2 handsome locals who are also cousins.
It quickly morphs into a menage situation, and there just wasn't enough of anything that happened before. I like a good smut book, however this one just didn't quite hit the mark for me.
3.00 stars.
Sophie is heading to Hawaii for Christmas due to her work obligations and is unable to change her plans, as she has no family. While there, she meets 2 handsome locals who are also cousins.
It quickly morphs into a menage situation, and there just wasn't enough of anything that happened before. I like a good smut book, however this one just didn't quite hit the mark for me.
3.00 stars.
November 25, 2018
Super short sexy read. Had I not adored this author I wouldn’t even have looked at this book because of the length. Boy am I happy I did! Hot Hawaiian cousins, red haired female lead, plenty of sexy times and an interesting story!
March 19, 2020
Good read
Do like this authors writing style. Nice little ménage with instant connection but a reasonable story with it. Liked all three main characters.
Do like this authors writing style. Nice little ménage with instant connection but a reasonable story with it. Liked all three main characters.
January 15, 2011
Sophia comes across as the kind of independent career-driven woman that most people would associate with having a frosty heart. Her closest relationships are with her two best girl friends since she has no family to speak of. Much to her friends' disappointment, Sophia has been extremely focused on her career as of late and her boss/former lover has been taking full advantage. She's been sent on a business trip to Hawaii over Christmas break, which Sophia believes is because she refused to continue to sleep with him after she found out he was married. The girl may be single, but she does have morals. What should be a relaxing and romantic trip, for Sophia is just another day of work only this time in paradise. Sophia’s friends thinks she’s a coward for not standing up to her boss, but if she can just hang in there a little longer, she can finally be free of him for good.
Cousins Mal and Jack are back in Hawaii ready to defend their turf from the corporate busy body they're expecting to arrive. Their grandmother is considering an offer to sell her land, but the cousins are fully prepared to stake their claim and do whatever it takes to make the offer go away. What they aren’t prepared for is the woman inside the stuffed business suit exterior that immediately calls to their more basic instincts. Jack is willing to just dive right in, but Mal remains vigilant to deal with business matters first before pleasure.
Readers should be prepared to get taken away to an island tropical paradise where the temperature isn’t the only thing that heats up. Make sure to leave your troubles at the door because this is one vacation holiday that you’re not likely to soon forget. It's easy to be captured by the two handsomest Hawaiian's I've ever had the pleasure of reading about. Mal and Jack have no qualms with the kind of lifestyle they want to lead and Sophia's character seems like the perfect match for them. While she gets taught a lesson in losing her inhibitions, Mal and Jack are taught a lesson in losing their heart. The setting is perfect for taking any fantasy to the next level, so why not give this ménage by Melissa Schroeder a try?
Review also posted @ Happily Ever After Reviews:
http://hea-reviews.blogspot.com/
Cousins Mal and Jack are back in Hawaii ready to defend their turf from the corporate busy body they're expecting to arrive. Their grandmother is considering an offer to sell her land, but the cousins are fully prepared to stake their claim and do whatever it takes to make the offer go away. What they aren’t prepared for is the woman inside the stuffed business suit exterior that immediately calls to their more basic instincts. Jack is willing to just dive right in, but Mal remains vigilant to deal with business matters first before pleasure.
Readers should be prepared to get taken away to an island tropical paradise where the temperature isn’t the only thing that heats up. Make sure to leave your troubles at the door because this is one vacation holiday that you’re not likely to soon forget. It's easy to be captured by the two handsomest Hawaiian's I've ever had the pleasure of reading about. Mal and Jack have no qualms with the kind of lifestyle they want to lead and Sophia's character seems like the perfect match for them. While she gets taught a lesson in losing her inhibitions, Mal and Jack are taught a lesson in losing their heart. The setting is perfect for taking any fantasy to the next level, so why not give this ménage by Melissa Schroeder a try?
Review also posted @ Happily Ever After Reviews:
http://hea-reviews.blogspot.com/
January 19, 2011
Yadkny's Review
Sophia comes across as the kind of independent career-driven woman that most people would associate with having a frosty heart. Her closest relationships are with her two best girl friends since she has no family to speak of. Much to her friends' disappointment, Sophia has been extremely focused on her career as of late and her boss/former lover has been taking full advantage. She's been sent on a business trip to Hawaii over Christmas break, which Sophia believes is because she refused to continue to sleep with him after she found out he was married. The girl may be single, but she does have morals. What should be a relaxing and romantic trip, for Sophia is just another day of work only this time in paradise. Sophia’s friends thinks she’s a coward for not standing up to her boss, but if she can just hang in there a little longer, she can finally be free of him for good.
Cousins Mal and Jack are back in Hawaii ready to defend their turf from the corporate busy body they're expecting to arrive. Their grandmother is considering an offer to sell her land, but the cousins are fully prepared to stake their claim and do whatever it takes to make the offer go away. What they aren’t prepared for is the woman inside the stuffed business suit exterior that immediately calls to their more basic instincts. Jack is willing to just dive right in, but Mal remains vigilant to deal with business matters first before pleasure.
Readers should be prepared to get taken away to an island tropical paradise where the temperature isn’t the only thing that heats up. Make sure to leave your troubles at the door because this is one vacation holiday that you’re not likely to soon forget. It's easy to be captured by the two handsomest Hawaiian's I've ever had the pleasure of reading about. Mal and Jack have no qualms with the kind of lifestyle they want to lead and Sophia's character seems like the perfect match for them. While she gets taught a lesson in losing her inhibitions, Mal and Jack are taught a lesson in losing their heart. The setting is perfect for taking any fantasy to the next level, so why not give this ménage by Melissa Schroeder a try?
3 ½ Tea Cups!
Sophia comes across as the kind of independent career-driven woman that most people would associate with having a frosty heart. Her closest relationships are with her two best girl friends since she has no family to speak of. Much to her friends' disappointment, Sophia has been extremely focused on her career as of late and her boss/former lover has been taking full advantage. She's been sent on a business trip to Hawaii over Christmas break, which Sophia believes is because she refused to continue to sleep with him after she found out he was married. The girl may be single, but she does have morals. What should be a relaxing and romantic trip, for Sophia is just another day of work only this time in paradise. Sophia’s friends thinks she’s a coward for not standing up to her boss, but if she can just hang in there a little longer, she can finally be free of him for good.
Cousins Mal and Jack are back in Hawaii ready to defend their turf from the corporate busy body they're expecting to arrive. Their grandmother is considering an offer to sell her land, but the cousins are fully prepared to stake their claim and do whatever it takes to make the offer go away. What they aren’t prepared for is the woman inside the stuffed business suit exterior that immediately calls to their more basic instincts. Jack is willing to just dive right in, but Mal remains vigilant to deal with business matters first before pleasure.
Readers should be prepared to get taken away to an island tropical paradise where the temperature isn’t the only thing that heats up. Make sure to leave your troubles at the door because this is one vacation holiday that you’re not likely to soon forget. It's easy to be captured by the two handsomest Hawaiian's I've ever had the pleasure of reading about. Mal and Jack have no qualms with the kind of lifestyle they want to lead and Sophia's character seems like the perfect match for them. While she gets taught a lesson in losing her inhibitions, Mal and Jack are taught a lesson in losing their heart. The setting is perfect for taking any fantasy to the next level, so why not give this ménage by Melissa Schroeder a try?
3 ½ Tea Cups!
February 8, 2012
Sophia Cantwell, who does not have any family, arrives in Hawaii just before Christmas for business and when she meets cousins, Jack and Maleko Akaka, she ignores the burning desire to rip their clothes off and concentrate on convincing them that they want to sell their family business. Jack and Mal have always shared women and when they see this stuck up bombshell walking through the arrivals, they know she is something special. When Jack is happy to find out more about Sophie, Mal is standoffish and struggles with his emotions, he doesn't want to be burned again by the 'corporate type'.
The attraction is hard to ignore ending up with the three of them enjoying a night of passion. When Sophia's boss turns up to surprise her, emotions fly high and when the realisation that what the three of them have is more than just a one night holiday fling, strikes them, decisions have to be made, only are they the right ones?
Mele Kalikimaka, Baby is a quick erotic read that has everything you would expect from a Melissa Schroeder ménage a trois romance. I was disappointed in that I didn't really connect with the main characters unlike other series that Ms. Schroeder has written. I will continue the series and hopefully these characters may get the opportunity to shed some further light in the books to come.
The attraction is hard to ignore ending up with the three of them enjoying a night of passion. When Sophia's boss turns up to surprise her, emotions fly high and when the realisation that what the three of them have is more than just a one night holiday fling, strikes them, decisions have to be made, only are they the right ones?
Mele Kalikimaka, Baby is a quick erotic read that has everything you would expect from a Melissa Schroeder ménage a trois romance. I was disappointed in that I didn't really connect with the main characters unlike other series that Ms. Schroeder has written. I will continue the series and hopefully these characters may get the opportunity to shed some further light in the books to come.
November 18, 2014
I liked Sophia's character. She was multifaceted character and gutsy at the same time. There were times that she was also like a child. I loved that her costume was a cold hearted business woman. Then you got to see the different facets of the woman. I also loved the men in this story. They were hot. To say the least. They were your typical men. Mal more than most. But he lost his playfulness and he is a player. Jack, well, he is the playful one and he is the go get her. Go for it dude. I liked this story. Who wouldn't want two or more men who would love and adore a woman. Me specifically... Makes me fan myself. The connection was palpable. I loved it. The sex was hot. Is it worth reading again? Yes.
December 22, 2011
Forced to spend her Christmas trying to negotiate a deal to acquire land, Sophia Cantwell is not in the best of moods when she meets Maleko and Jack Akaka who are the grandsons of the land owner.
Maleko and Jack plan to deal with the unethical handling of their grandmother's property, but are conflicted by the fiesty vixen in front of them who does not seem to care one way or another if they sell the land.
This was ok, I had a lot of questions left unanswered but overall a pleasant read. I liked Jack a lot, he is a bit of bad boy.
Maleko and Jack plan to deal with the unethical handling of their grandmother's property, but are conflicted by the fiesty vixen in front of them who does not seem to care one way or another if they sell the land.
This was ok, I had a lot of questions left unanswered but overall a pleasant read. I liked Jack a lot, he is a bit of bad boy.
August 14, 2019
Loved Sophia, Jack and Mal.
Sophia is sent to Hawaii over Christmas to broker a land deal. She is met at the airport by two hot men.
Jack and Mal are summoned home by their grandmother. An offer has been made for their family property. Jack an Mal have no intention to selling. Sophia wasn't what they expected.
Mal and Jack like to share. A hot night together, and they know they found their forever girl. Now they have to convince her.
A steamy, Insta love, MFM short story, with a great 5years later epilogue.
Sophia is sent to Hawaii over Christmas to broker a land deal. She is met at the airport by two hot men.
Jack and Mal are summoned home by their grandmother. An offer has been made for their family property. Jack an Mal have no intention to selling. Sophia wasn't what they expected.
Mal and Jack like to share. A hot night together, and they know they found their forever girl. Now they have to convince her.
A steamy, Insta love, MFM short story, with a great 5years later epilogue.
July 6, 2019
When Sophia Cantwell meets Maleko and Jake Akaka the attraction is strong and fast. Although they quickly discover intense feelings for each other, things may not be as they seem and happy endings don’t always happen, especially for Sophia. But this time may just be different.
This is a short, intense tale with lots of hot, steamy passion. The storyline is fast-paced and highly entertaining. If you’re looking for a quick, hot read, then you’ll definitely enjoy this!
This is a short, intense tale with lots of hot, steamy passion. The storyline is fast-paced and highly entertaining. If you’re looking for a quick, hot read, then you’ll definitely enjoy this!
March 15, 2011
A short book that packs a punch. Loved it.
January 25, 2013
WOW! Have to get the next one.......
January 2, 2015
I loved this book because of the Hawaii setting...
July 13, 2019
It was ok
while I liked the book. It was a little to instant love but I get it was a shorter story.
It was a good quick read.
while I liked the book. It was a little to instant love but I get it was a shorter story.
It was a good quick read.
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