Sharp Love

by Mandy Muse

Don’t sleep with your clients.

I had never thought about hooking up with the sinfully sexy Lincoln Valbuena. Those blue eyes and that deal-closing smile… Ok fine, I have thought about it, but I can’t cross that line.

Until I find out Gabriel, my one-night stand is best friends with Lincoln. We all agree to a no-strings-attached fling between the three of us.

Why would I choose one when I could have both? Especially at the same time.

We have an agreement… Had an agreement.

But maybe calling the sexy businessman “Sir” is making me rethink those terms. Lincoln and Gabriel are all kinds of right.

I can’t fault them for wanting to keep things casual. They have their reasons, just like I have mine.

Will the rules keep us all safe? Or is this razor-sharp love too risky?

Genres: M M F, Why Choose, BDSM, Dark, Romance, Polyamory, Dark Romance

350 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2023

About the author

Mandy Muse writes spicy adult romance. Born and raised in Texas, she is a stay at home mom with an imagination that has always left her daydreaming. When she is not writing, she is trying to keep three kids from playing with her laptop and keep them from learning how to read, so she never has to explain what mommy writes.

Reviews

[Caroline · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very enjoyable and a solid MMF romance. There were a few typos that really irked me, but nothing too distracting. I also thought Lola cried a lot, which annoyed me sometimes, but I guess she went through a lot of trauma, so I will forgive her.

Daddy Lincoln is hot and Gabriel was so bratty (I loved it). This smut in this was reaaally great, well-written, very creative.

Also, check the triggers because there are some really heavy ones in this book (attempted rape, assault, domestic violence, emotional and physical abuse, etc.).

[Megan M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Was a great read! The twists and turns at the middle and end really dove me further into the story. I liked how they weren’t predictable and had me guessing. I always love a good HEA ending with multiple epilogues about the future. Overall a great book and I’m glad I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of this book!

[Charleys Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review

Sharp Love by Mandy Muse is an MMF standalone romance novel.
Lola is a hairstylist, Lincoln is her client, and Gabriel is his best friend. Lola and Lincoln have mutually pined over each other with appointments. That's when Gabe swoops in at one of the local clubs and takes Lola home for a fun one-night stand, but he doesn't want it to end there (but doesn't want to commit to anything or anyone). They all three agree to a no strings attached friends with benefits situationship.

The book is fast-paced and consistently engages with their relationship building, all of them trying to untangle their feelings for one another. I loved the past relationship problems between Lincoln and Gabe playing a role in this new way for them and causing them to rethink what they wanted out of life. And the spice in this book is fantastic! Lola, Lincoln, and Gabriel fit together well, even with their baggage, making the relationship realistic! I found myself laughing out loud and excited to read more.

[Kassi Ruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was fortunate enough to revive an ARC of this book. This is a MMF romance book. I gave this book a 4.5 ⭐️ and a 5 🌶️. I thought this was a really good book. It has a good plot and amazing spice. The story is about Lola, who is a hair stylist, who had recently gotten out of a toxic relationship. She meets best friends Lincoln (who puts work above everything) and Gabriel (who is a commitmentfobe). They all agree to be in a no strings attached friends with benefits situation. This book has highs and lows and makes you feel so many different emotions. There are some triggers so make sure you know that before going into this book. But if you want spice from the beginning to the end and a good storyline. Than this book is definitely for you. The characters had a ton of chemistry and the side characters where amazing as well. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

[Shannai · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️

This was okay, but I feel like something was missing—at least for me—and I’m not entirely sure what it was. I did enjoy it, but not in the same way I did with Ours— honestly, that book was so criminally good, so fucking spicy, it has no business still occupying my thoughts weeks later.

I’d say this was a great MMF palate cleanser, with minimal plot and plenty of spice. I don’t want to compare it to Ours because, although it follows a similar formula, it was quite different and unique in its own way. I felt I got to know the characters better in Ours, with a deeper understanding of them, whereas with this, it felt a bit surface-level.

[Amber Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

My very first MFM book. Became uncomfortable at times. 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

There’s nothing too deep here, with two unexpected twists at the end. Overall, enjoyed the book but it did take me a while to get through.

[BookLover · Rating 3 out of 5]

An Okay Read

This is about three lonely people, each with baggage who take a chance on falling in love. There's nothing too deep in this read, there's some mild angst, miscommunication and an abusive ex to deal with before they find their hea.

[Well Read Nurse · Rating 5 out of 5]

By far one of the best MFMs I've read.

Will update when not 2 am!!!

[Lindsay Kelch (LindsayInInk) · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so freaking hot!

There's a one-night-stand that turns into something more. It's MMF romance that may not be for everyone, so please check the triggers.

Lola is a stylist with a crush on one of her clients. After a tough break up, her friends encourage her to get out there and they go to a bar to blow off steam. She meets Gabriel here, goes home with him and has a night of pleasure that could burn the pages of this book.

The next morning, she finds that he lives with his bestie, her client, Lincoln.

When I tell you this is one of the hottest books I've read this year, I mean it.

[JoannaReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐
Is was really freaking good smut 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🔥🥵
Is was a good story but there wasn't much plot to it.
It was a simple smutty MMF story.

[vixen ‹𝟹 reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those situations where as a reader, I knew what was coming but characters didn’t and yet my stomach still dropped with Lola after she’s exiting the scene of her one night stand. However, mine was anticipation for the fun to come, hers probably not so much, I don’t think she was expecting that after her wild night.

“𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙥, 𝙧𝙖𝙬, 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙡.”

When it comes to the guys Gabriel is the playful one that makes you smile and swoon at the same time, then Lincoln is the composed dominant that will melt your heart and your undies at the same time, and if that doesn’t make them the best kind of duo I don’t know what would, I mean they’re also childhood besties which is kind of adorable; but there’s also things they need to work through, which kept me invested.

“𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙚 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙪𝙨. 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙚 𝙬𝙚’𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙚𝙧.”

And all that spice that comes with that kind of a duo, woo 😮‍💨 I’ll be honest the m/m dom sub thing isn’t usually my vibe when it comes to a why choose, but even I can admit at times it was hot, might not be into it, but I can definitely appreciate the appeal.

“𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣,”

✞ 𝚝𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚜 ✞
• MMF • friends with benefits • one night stand • hairdresser/client •

✞ 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚎𝚜 ✞
• BDSM • sphanking • riding crop • restraints • edging • hand necklace • kitty sphank • toys •

✞ 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 ✞
• domestic vio • abandonment issues •

𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: standalone
𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐞: why choose romance
𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐞: Lola & Gabriel & Lincoln

[crystal 𑁍 · Rating 4 out of 5]

arc review
okay but like sometimes sleep with your clients!!! Lola(the stylist)was so funny and sweet. I feel like she’s definitely a person you need around to hold everything together. ahhhh papí Lincoln(the workaholic) and Gabriel(the soft model) could they please be real!!!honestly best men ever. The way they love and protect Lola and one another was so refreshing. This story was amazing their chemistry and undeniable affection gave me an absolute buzz. and the smut ARE YOU KIDDING 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ this couple did things I could only dream of. THE ENDING WAS SO ADORABLE I LOVED THE GLIMPSE RIGHT BEFORE, DURING AND YEARS LATER completely satisfied
this was my first read by Mandy and I will most definitely be starting her just breathe series (it’s rh 🥰)

**There is a reason I called them corazon and mi alma because together they are my heart and soul.

[Toti · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

GUYS. If you like MMF romances, lgbtq representation, plus size representation and latinx representation, this book is for you!

Lola works as a hair stylist. She’s been pining for one of her clients for a long time. One day she goes to a club and goes home with a man named Gabriel, only to find out he’s best friends with Lincoln, the client she’s been pining about. Later on, they make her an offer she won’t be able to refuse 😏

This book is SO. WELL. WRITTEN and SO. GOOD. The latinx representation? 👌👌👌. The lgbtq representation? INCREDIBLY WELL DONE! I love how the characters just express their sexuality naturally, and how accepted they are.

Also, I LOOOOOVE Lola. To be honest, I wish I were more like her 🙈

Anyyyways, Sharp Love is out, so go get it, you won’t regret it! Tropes include millionaire, fast burn, second chance, BDSM and more 💕

[Lakshmi Praveen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my god!!! This book, Lincoln, Gabriel and Lola and just so 🔥🔥🔥, sweet and cute and thoughtful. I enjoyed this one so so much. Lincoln your alpha dominant , Gabriel the sweet caring man and Lola the sassy fierce and hurt woman. Mix all of them together you have sharp love. This story was such a good read that i didn't want it to end at all. The banter they had was like it was their own code. None one else would understand. The smut oh the smut!! Yes please, where can I get some!! 😉😉😉
All 3 of them just work so well. The surprise in between the story had me screaming. All in all an amazing MMF book!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Carliee Triplett · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC review:If you are looking for a book that has some amazing smut, good plot & fantastic character development read this book now! Read the book in 1 day so of course I had to go back and read it again. This is definitely my favorite standalone & I have literally told everyone I know that reads to read it!

[Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely devoured this book I loved the characters so much and a little spoiler but holy shit that ex of the FMC went so psycho and I honestly thought someone died I was on the edge of my chair like omg!. But I will Definitely recommend to people 10 out of 10 read and a top 10 so far in my 2023 reads ! I loved this author so much!

[Book Addict · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first half of the book, but it seemed like the writing didn't flow as well the second half. The story overall was good, and I enjoyed the characters for the most part.

[Magang8 · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️2.5

[Cassie Reads Filthy Smut · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ugh DNF. The writing was so awful. I couldn't take anymore.

[♥ I’d Rather Be Reading ♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

- FMC: Lola
- MMC's: Lincoln, Gabriel
- POVs Included: Multiple POVs (Lola, Gabriel, Lincoln)

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SUMMARY: (SPOILER WARNING)

Lola has had a crush on her salon client, Lincoln, for a long time. But she has a rule to never get involved with a client. So she's pushed aside her attraction to him.

But when she starts inadvertently dating his best friend (and roommate) Gabriel, things heat up with Lincoln too. Especially because Gabriel and Lincoln have a romantic history and they are getting excited at the prospect of sharing Lola.

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REVIEW:

This was okay. Not a bad read, but sort of middle of the road in terms of writing quality and overall enjoyment.

There isn't much of a plot, but rather just the three of them working out how to be together and working past their personal issues.

Near the end we have a small scare with Lola's psycho ex boyfriend. And she also has a medical scare earlier on. So some mild outside-of-the-relationship drama.

There is some mild angst in the relationship too. And I get that.

But at one point Gabriel blatantly pushes Lola away to the point that he really makes her feel unwanted and an outsider. He says he did it because he has abandonment issues due to his mom leaving him. But that's not an excuse to be cruel to someone else. I have a big problem with his whiplash attitude and it really turned me off him a lot. He also had sex with another woman (off page) after he started dating Lola. They weren't exclusive at the time, but I didn't like this whole scenario and it left a bad taste in my mouth for him.

Lincoln I liked a lot more than Gabriel. But he was a little more bland than I'd prefer too. He says he's a Dom, but he's very soft when it comes to his level of dominance, so I wasn't convinced.

Lola was okay. I can't think of anything in particular that I disliked about her. She was fine.

Overall it was an okay story. Steamy at times. But I didn't like Gabriel and the story was a little weak. The writing was mediocre. I don't know that I'd seek out more from this author. At this time? No. But maybe in the future.

[balayageandbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a Hairstylist myself I was super excited when I found out about this book!
Then I realized it was why choose and did a happy dance!
This book did not disappoint! It was everything I was hoping it would be!
The way that this Author portrayed the salon dynamics was pretty spot on.
I also enjoyed the attention to all the little details.
I instantly fell in love with this FMC, Lola is a forced to be reckoned with. She holds her own, and her hesitancy's with coming out of a previously toxic relationship are very relatable.
I enjoyed that she has a group of friends that are as fierce as she is!
The MMCs are both very different and it's the perfect combination! They are both walking gods and both have their sights set on the same endgame...even if they don't realize it.
There were so many little things that happened in this book that had me squealing with delight!
The morning after encounter...IYKYK!
These characters had intense chemistry and when they all decide to give into it it's HAWT!!!
This author did an incredible job of not only making this book sizzling hot, but also tastefully included some very not so lighthearted life experiences.
I'm so glad that when I started this book I made sure that I didn't have any plans, because once I started it I couldn't put it down!

[Sue · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would've been on board with this throuple had Gabriel not pulled his dumb stunt on Lola. I get it was all due insecurities but I feel like Lincoln kind of triggered it. Because of that, I feel like Lola was more of a third wheel in their relationship. Gabriel taking it out on Lola was totally uncalled for and really pissed me off. I also don't think an apology was enough. That should've been resolved better. And no that almost life and death accident does not make up for it.

There was also a moment where Lincoln mentioned that he found comfort with Lola (when he went to her salon) because he was lonely after the relationship fail with Gabriel. Because of that I felt like she was just a replacement. Overall, I felt like Lola deserved better. I feel like she only liked them because they were sweet to her unlike her ex, which is ironic because had Lincoln acted on his feelings, she would've never dated the ex.

All in all, the book got kind of boring in the 2nd half. I'm usually not one to have issues with grammar, but there were a handful of incoherent sentences and conversations that didn't flow properly, which was distracting.

[Noel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read!! I don’t read a lot of mmf romance books because I feel like miscommunication trope will be in it, and this one def had that but I still enjoyed it.

Pros: I liked how well they all fit together from the beginning. It was so funny when Lola and Gabriel had first hooked up and she walked out to find that Lincoln is his roommate. The dynamic of Gabriel being a soft Dom and then Lincoln being a hard Dom? Is that a thing? But that was enjoyable. I liked Lola’s character and I’m glad they got their hea.

Cons: miscommunication trope galore, oh my lanta. I honestly at one point was so annoyed with Gabriel like homie just go to therapy maybe? Like I’m not saying that he couldn’t be upset over Lincoln working too much but to be so petty that you cause all of you to breakup like get it together. I was annoyed at that but the plot was interesting enough that it didn’t take too much away from it.

Overall, I enjoyed this one!!

[The.SmuttyBookClub · Rating 4 out of 5]

***Please note that this review is mainly for my benefit as it is more of a summary of the book and may contain spoilers.***

🌶🌶🌶🌶
• M to F anal
• M to M anal
• M to F anal play
• Assault
• Begging
• Biting
• Brat
• Butt plug
• Car sex
• Dom and sub
• Dom and subs
• Domme and subs
• DP (double penetration) with cock (P) and butt plug (A)
• DP (double penetration) with two cocks
• DVP (double vaginal penetration) with two cocks
• Edging
• Exhibitionism
• Friends with benefits
• MF
• MM
• MFM
• MMF
• F to M oral
• M to F oral
• M to M oral
• Nipple clamps
• Office sex
• One night stand
• Polyamory
• Praise
• Punishment
• Restraints (leather cuffs)
• Riding crop
• "Sir"
• Spanking
• Unplanned pregnancy
• Vibrating bullet
• Vision deprivation (blindfold)
• Voyeurism


28 MF sex scenes
5 MM sex scenes
7 MFM sex scenes
1 MMF sex scene

[Tiffany Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

This menage romance was SO much more than I expected and I devoured it from start to finish!!! Just a fantastic plot with shocking surprises and spice that is on fire!

Lincoln and Gabriel are childhood friends who live together and end up falling for the same girl. Lola is a hairstylist and cuts Lincoln’s hair regularly while she randomly meets Gabriel at a bar one night when he approaches her. Once she finds out they live together and both want her it turns into a super spicy friends with benefits deal. Not only that, but there was another dynamic to this story as Gabriel and Lincoln had a past situationship with those old feelings coming up and the chemistry between them is scorching hot!

This book is an MMF romance that has spice in all the ways including MF, MM, and MMF and boy will it have you melting!! It also has BDSM and dom/sub scenes as well 🔥

[jor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Where do I even begin? This story was so good! what started as a casual hookup turned into something much more. Lincoln and Gabe some of the most eligible bachelors and the biggest workaholics (Linc more so) was a spell only Lola could break. The relationship they each had with each other separately and together was beautifully uncovered. I loved seeing them slowly fall in love with each other and watching Lincoln and Gabe fall back into the love they had for each other before Lola. My heart ached for Lola when Gabe told her it was over, and for Linc because he was about to be so blindsided. Gosh and Lola's crazy ex attacking her was brutal. Overall, this book was both fun to read and also had your heart going a mile a minute.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

MMF - Dom and Submissive

Ok I’m going to be truthful. This is my first bisexual MMF book. I was a little freaked out not gonna lie BUT after reading this book and falling in love with Lola, Lincoln and Gabriel. Lola is fighter after domestic abuse from her ex boyfriend. Gabriel is still hurting from the lose of his mother walking away. Lincoln is afraid his parents won’t accept him as bisexual. Lola finally got justice. Gabriel got the help he needed to move on. Lincoln got the approval from his parents. The three of them thinking this was just friend with benefits turned into love. I highly recommend this book.

[Jess · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐️
4/5 🌶️

This MMF was really fun to read. The story played out beautifully.

We meet Lincoln as this hot client for the hairdresser named Lola. She has been cutting his hair for months and loves doing it. Lola is looking for something fun since she just got out of a terribly toxic relationship with her ex, but doesn’t feel like taking the first step.

One day she’s at a nightclub and that’s when she sees Gabriel. She thinks he’s the most hottest guy ever and they end up going home and having a one night stand. When she goes to leave the next morning she runs into his roommate…. Lincoln. 😅 and that’s how their story starts.

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing all of their relationship dynamics and seeing their story play out.

[Chery Morillo-Graubard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need more books like this!
I’m a sucker for a good reverse harem, throuple, triad book… This one is so so good, just enough storyline, romance and spice to keep it interesting and hooked on! Almost couldn’t stop reading even when I had to work lol.

If you like spicy spicy books, this is not for you. Has just the right amount, not too little not too much but definitely less than what I am used to.

I would give it a 3.5🌶️ out of 5.

But the story, the characters, the feelings this book gave me? Definitely grab it and read it.
It’s 100% worth it. So worth it I wrote all of this and I usually do not give reviews, good or bad. I just give stars and move on.

[A. Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story was so good. It’s a MMF with the two main males being best friends and Lola being the hairdresser of Lincoln billionaire owner of restaurants and clubs is one of the MC. The other MC is Gabriel a model and lives with Lincoln when he is in town. After an accidental but spicy meet que between Lola and Gabriel everything starts coming together for these three to find there and make for an awesome story.