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secret_librarian's review against another edition
3.0
So I wanted a steamy, quick read and I've read a lot of MM novels lately, so when I saw this recommended in a MMF discussion thread I thought I'd go for it. I've read some of Elle's other books and really enjoyed them, but this is the first book I've read in this series.
The book was steamy, for sure and I felt like it had potential. Occasionally it had some witty moments and I liked the banter between Dylan and Aidan and their friends The premise of the story is decent, the whole left at the altar and saved by the fiancés brother, but the way it developed from there wasn't really convincing for me. Claire went from basically saying she would never ever sleep with Dylan to jumping him after being locked in the same room as him for half an hour.
It was alright for what I wanted at the time, but I don't think I'll be reading any of the other books in the series.
The book was steamy, for sure and I felt like it had potential. Occasionally it had some witty moments and I liked the banter between Dylan and Aidan and their friends The premise of the story is decent, the whole left at the altar and saved by the fiancés brother, but the way it developed from there wasn't really convincing for me. Claire went from basically saying she would never ever sleep with Dylan to jumping him after being locked in the same room as him for half an hour.
It was alright for what I wanted at the time, but I don't think I'll be reading any of the other books in the series.
raxxq's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
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MMF Contemporary Romance
Read under the title Ladies Men
I have limited experience with MMF, but this story stands out to me as having excellent development of the relationship between Dylan and Aidan (the two main male characters) and how that informs their relationship to Claire (the main female character). Of the three main characters, I was disappointed that Dylan is the least developed, especially since it feels (I didn't do a word count comparison or anything crazy like that) that he gets more POV time than Aidan. At the time I read this I hadn't read any of the other books in the series, perhaps Dylan is better developed in the earlier books and that explains his lack of development in his own story. It read well as a stand alone, and made me curious about the stories of the other couples.
MMF Contemporary Romance
Read under the title Ladies Men
I have limited experience with MMF, but this story stands out to me as having excellent development of the relationship between Dylan and Aidan (the two main male characters) and how that informs their relationship to Claire (the main female character). Of the three main characters, I was disappointed that Dylan is the least developed, especially since it feels (I didn't do a word count comparison or anything crazy like that) that he gets more POV time than Aidan. At the time I read this I hadn't read any of the other books in the series, perhaps Dylan is better developed in the earlier books and that explains his lack of development in his own story. It read well as a stand alone, and made me curious about the stories of the other couples.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
amyroseb's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
dani9's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This was hot. My favourite of the series.
All three of the characters were well written and had very distinct personalities.
Dylan and Claire had a really good opening of him saving her isn't though they hated each other.
The side storyline, that we saw the very beginning on in the previous book, between Aiden and Dylan exploring their feelings. Dylan had always been the manwhore, so it was really sweet how unsure he was at times.
The relationship between the three characters built well and didn't feel forced. I wasn't sure how it would be concluded but it was nicely tied up.
All three of the characters were well written and had very distinct personalities.
Dylan and Claire had a really good opening of him saving her isn't though they hated each other.
The side storyline, that we saw the very beginning on in the previous book, between Aiden and Dylan exploring their feelings. Dylan had always been the manwhore, so it was really sweet how unsure he was at times.
The relationship between the three characters built well and didn't feel forced. I wasn't sure how it would be concluded but it was nicely tied up.
callywog's review
3.0
Claire, Aiden, Dylan
MMF, military men/runaway bride, brother’s ex fiancée, enemies to lovers.
I have been soooo excited to read this book. I wasn’t really into Seth and Miranda‘s story in the last book but anytime Dylan‘s story was being told. I ate it up.
Some downsides to this book is that it’s written in 3rd person POV and that Aiden and Dylan call each other “man” during sex. Also Chris is absolute scum.
I liked the story but I didn’t love it as much as I wanted to.
There are 9 spicy scenes that include MM, MF, and MMF. Very hot! 4🔥
jigsawgirl's review against another edition
5.0
The audio version of this book was so much better than the previous book. Aidan, Claire, and Dylan were in the previous book which was narrated by a man. This book was narrated by a woman, which was a bit of a surprise when I first started listening.
I want to be clear. The narration being male or female made little difference. Both were good narrators. I felt like this storyline was just much better than the previous book's.
Aidan, Claire, and Dylan enter a relationship that is supported by some and scorned by others. They each have somewhat of a painful issue to deal with, and they help each other through the process of coming to terms with the issues.
Dylan's brother, Chris is a scumbag on almost every level. Truly unscrupulous. This book is full of emotions, secrets, judgemental behavior, and ultimately, acceptance. The epilogue was somewhat satisfying.
It is sweet, romantic, and oh so steamy. If you are offended by MFM, MM, MMF, or any other sexual encounters, take a pass on this book.
I want to be clear. The narration being male or female made little difference. Both were good narrators. I felt like this storyline was just much better than the previous book's.
Aidan, Claire, and Dylan enter a relationship that is supported by some and scorned by others. They each have somewhat of a painful issue to deal with, and they help each other through the process of coming to terms with the issues.
Dylan's brother, Chris is a scumbag on almost every level. Truly unscrupulous. This book is full of emotions, secrets, judgemental behavior, and ultimately, acceptance. The epilogue was somewhat satisfying.
It is sweet, romantic, and oh so steamy. If you are offended by MFM, MM, MMF, or any other sexual encounters, take a pass on this book.
renia84's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0