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jackiehorne's review
4.0
A repackaged edition of a book originally published in 2009. Menage romance is not typically my thing, but Rai does great work here telling how Indian-American chef Devi becomes involved with two smoking hot Irish twin brothers, and how what was intended to be a one-night stand to get Devi's self-confidence back after a bad breakup ends up leading to romance-a-trois. Relevant cultural details, interesting family dynamics, and lots of internal debates about the efficacy and ethics of a three-way love affair. Rai is definitely an author I'll keep reading.
liz_morgan73's review
2.0
read this to cross of a category in a book challenge I'm a part of. The writing was so cheesy and plot line not great. Although, I don't think most people read these types of books for the writing. Ha!
romancejunkie1025's review
5.0
once more with gusto! rereads are awesome and this book remains one of my favs!
lifeand100books's review
2.0
I loved Devi's voice and sexual awakening as well as the self-confidence she develops. The relationships with her sisters were written so realistically.
My big issue here was the explanation of why Jace and Marcus share partners. Does it always need to be a result of sexual abuse? Can't sharing be their kink just because? I have the same issue with BDSM novels that have characters as dominants because of sexual abuse.
I also wish we got to know more about Marcus and Jace and not just their tragic past. Their likes, dreams, aspirations, etc...
My big issue here was the explanation of why Jace and Marcus share partners. Does it always need to be a result of sexual abuse? Can't sharing be their kink just because? I have the same issue with BDSM novels that have characters as dominants because of sexual abuse.
I also wish we got to know more about Marcus and Jace and not just their tragic past. Their likes, dreams, aspirations, etc...
esthergreenwoodx's review
4.0
Alisha Rai writes the best body-positive, multicultural romance and erotica out there. I think this is her first published book (?) and so while it's a little less developed than her newer work, it still covered all of the reasons why I love her writing. There were a few things I didn't love (heroine forgets about birth control, for one). Other people have complained about the lack of character development as far as the male characters go, but I'm indifferent. In any case, these are all things that Rai flushes out in her later works, and this was still a really fun read.
jetenold's review
4.0
I liked this one! I actually liked all the main characters and would be interested in seeing how their relationship is going after a while.
bookloverchelle's review
4.0
Super hot and sexy read from Alisha Rai. For years Devi has worked as the head chef at her family’s Indian restaurant, hiding herself in the kitchen but one repeat customer is just too hot to ignore. Jace knows there’s something different about Devi and it’s not just her gifts in the kitchen. He knows that his desires are unconventional but he knows that Devi is just the woman to handle him. And his twin brother, Marcus. Devi is ready to let go and have an adventure and knows that one night with Jace and Marcus would be the perfect way for her to break out of the box. And when one night turns in to many more together they have to decide if what they share can be their happily ever after. Extremely sexy steamy read that starts a series that I can’t wait to continue. Loved that Devi has some curves on her, she was lots of fun!
balletbookworm's review
4.0
I finished “Glutton for Pleasure” yesterday - a good “sweltering weather” book since no one can tell if you fan yourself bc of the heat or bc of Alisha’s writing! Win!
(Also the S’mores metaphor - I am simultaneously AWWWW and DED)
(Also the S’mores metaphor - I am simultaneously AWWWW and DED)
bookish_notes's review
2.0
I'm going to just start off by saying that I loved this author's Hate to Want You and A Gentleman in the Street. The thing is, this book just doesn't work for me. It's not anything on the author's part, but to begin with, I'm not a fan of MFM in the first place, I guess? MMF, yes, but not MFM. MMF would have been a very different story in the context of this book, so MFM is fine in this case for a ménage since this is about a woman and two brothers.
Devi is a chef in her family's restaurant. She loves her job, but she doesn't really date or hook up much. Her sister is determined to get her laid, and introduces her to two brothers who have a relationship of hooking up with women. And only ever doing that together. It's very good intentions on the sister's part, but the one-time hookup starts turning into something more, there's society and expectations that are thrown into the mix.
As far as romance tropes go, this book is really isn't my thing and I just never really fell in love with the characters or the relationship. The fact that the brothers are only kinky because of past abuse isn't something I like reading about either. I think this book would have easily worked if it turned out to be a M/F relationship rather than a MFM one once everyone talked about their feelings (and maybe talked to a therapist about said past trauma).
The story fell flat with me. The one thing I liked was that Devi is a chubby Indian heroine and the cultural aspects of this story. The two brothers, Jace and Marcus, are too pushy, even when it's clear that Devi is uncomfortable with what they're telling her to do. And Jace feels manipulative, especially since it seems like he's orchestrating a non-relationship into a a permanent thing before they even sleep together. There's definitely more sex scenes than story about the characters' psyche and feels too insta-love. You have characters here professing their love after a week of nothing but sex, and that's just a turn-off for me, to be honest.
This is a quick read, but not my favorite book from the author. I've heard that people enjoy book two a lot more, so I'll probably give that a try.
Devi is a chef in her family's restaurant. She loves her job, but she doesn't really date or hook up much. Her sister is determined to get her laid, and introduces her to two brothers who have a relationship of hooking up with women. And only ever doing that together. It's very good intentions on the sister's part, but the one-time hookup starts turning into something more, there's society and expectations that are thrown into the mix.
As far as romance tropes go, this book is really isn't my thing and I just never really fell in love with the characters or the relationship. The fact that the brothers are only kinky because of past abuse isn't something I like reading about either. I think this book would have easily worked if it turned out to be a M/F relationship rather than a MFM one once everyone talked about their feelings (and maybe talked to a therapist about said past trauma).
The story fell flat with me. The one thing I liked was that Devi is a chubby Indian heroine and the cultural aspects of this story. The two brothers, Jace and Marcus, are too pushy, even when it's clear that Devi is uncomfortable with what they're telling her to do. And Jace feels manipulative, especially since it seems like he's orchestrating a non-relationship into a a permanent thing before they even sleep together. There's definitely more sex scenes than story about the characters' psyche and feels too insta-love. You have characters here professing their love after a week of nothing but sex, and that's just a turn-off for me, to be honest.
This is a quick read, but not my favorite book from the author. I've heard that people enjoy book two a lot more, so I'll probably give that a try.
allmadhere106's review
3.0
I really enjoyed Rai's Forbidden Hearts series, so I'm trying to read the rest of her books. I liked the characters, who all have very distinct personalities, and the pace was quick. This book is all about sexual exploration--if you're looking for a strong plot, this is not the book for you. There are a few points that haven't aged very well, but overall the book was a fun romp with a grouping that I hadn't read about yet.
Tropes: m/f/m; broody and mysterious twin brothers meet sweet Indian chef with body image insecurities; NOT a slow burn--totally not a slow burn; crude language and sex throughout; exhibitionism; voyeurism; threesome turned poly; brothers who share, but not twincest; discussions of past abuse, neglect, and death of parents.
Heat rating: EROTIC—journey/growth through sexual experience; if you take out the sexual experience, there isn't a story; the hottest of all the heat ratings.
Tropes: m/f/m; broody and mysterious twin brothers meet sweet Indian chef with body image insecurities; NOT a slow burn--totally not a slow burn; crude language and sex throughout; exhibitionism; voyeurism; threesome turned poly; brothers who share, but not twincest; discussions of past abuse, neglect, and death of parents.
Heat rating: EROTIC—journey/growth through sexual experience; if you take out the sexual experience, there isn't a story; the hottest of all the heat ratings.