Doubled

by Charlotte Stein

Bobbi has been friends with the Hoffman twins for one long, glorious year. They’re sweet, funny and kind, but there’s a problem…they’re also hotness personified. Times two. And when they lure her into a kinky little game involving a blindfold and some rather unexpected fondling, she finds them much harder to resist than she’d imagined.

It seems they want to be something other than just good friends. They want a hot, steamy ménage, and all Bobbi has to do is decide if she’s up to the challenge. One big, gorgeous guy is enough for her.

Two might be more than she can handle…

Genres: Menage, Erotica, Romance, Erotic Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Friends To Lovers

87 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 11, 2012

About the author

Charlotte Stein is the RT and DABWAHA nominated author of over fifty short stories, novellas and novels. When not writing deeply emotional and intensely sexy books, she can be found eating jelly turtles, watching terrible sitcoms and occasionally lusting after hunks. For more on Charlotte, visit: www.charlottestein.net

Reviews

[Cyndi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a short hot read. It was mostly sexy times. The guys were both sweet and Bobbi-the h- was pretty funny. I just wish we had more time with them together and that we heard more from the twins. I would have loved a chapter in each of the guy's heads. Safety gang safe

[Rhea_Sways · Rating 2 out of 5]

I have never seen smut written so blandly and badly. Or may be I just have high expectations because of overreading Alexa Riley. Overall I was just skimming through this book to get it done with, it had such a nice potential to be good but just fell short in terms of flow.

[Maya · Rating 4 out of 5]

BASICS

Love triangle? No.
Cheating? No.
HEA? YES.
Any Descriptive Sex w/OW/OM/Ex? No.
Would I read more by this author/or in this series? Maybe, but not for now.
Rating: 4 stars


Review

I have to admit, at first I was a bit skeptical about this one but after reading it I totally fell in love with their story. The guys were so sweet and thoughtful, they always put h and her needs first. The h was at first a bit meek and seemed to have lost her ability of speech but after getting more comfortable in their new ménage relationship she gets back to being this amazing sassy girl.

What I could have gone without were the brief remarks on Hs's sexual past lovers (that's why safe-with-exception mark)and h's roommate, who is a real b*** and only wants the brothers. Otherwise it's a safe read, also both brothers stopped having sex after becoming friends with h (a year ago). :)

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was witty, steamy, quickie with two hot twins that will leave you squirming in the best way! My only complaint is that Bobbi had very little dialogue (more internal feelings/ramblings) in a lot of the scenes and the twins did most of the talking. Otherwise, another sexy read by Ms. Stein.

Favorite Quote:

The moment she said the word Alien he grabbed a hold of her shin. One-handed, though he practically got all the way around it anyway. And then when she protested further-laughing all the while-he yanked, hard.

"Such a nerve," Tobias said, as he grasped her other leg.

"I know, right? Where did she get the gall to compare our dicks to something out of a terrifying sci-fi classic? My penis is gorgeous, actually."

[Sara009 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really quick.
I dind't liked the writing style too much, but this small book was not bad at all. :)

[Mariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Twins???? Swimmers? Hot as hell?
Yes please, mhmmm :D

[Ni_kii · Rating 5 out of 5]

Toby and Sebastian are a girl’s wet dream. Handsome, charming, identical twins, they would be the perfect date for any red-blooded female. Bobbi has been friends with the two of them for years and has had a crush on both of them for about the same amount of time. Certain that she is not the type of girl that could ever tempt either of them, she is happy to be their friend. When a game of “guess which twin I am” escalates into a steamy game of blindman’s buff, Bobbie starts to realise that maybe the boys want her as more than just a friend. One man is more than enough for Bobbie; can she really handle the pair of them? And how can she expect other people accept their relationship when she has problems with the thought of a ménage?

Wow, wow,wow! I have long been a fan of Charlotte Stein and once again she has hit on a winner. This is a seriously hot ménage with two very hot twins....it turned me into a hot mess whilst reading it. Toby and Sebastian are twins who fall in lust with the same girl. I have long been desensitised to ménage storylines with twins; I am no longer bothered by them as long as there is no pork-sword crossing (*snigger*...I’m a child!). At 89 pages long, I put it straight into the short story category and therefore this will be a shortie review.

Toby and Sebastian are used to people getting them mixed up. In fact one of the reasons they seem to like Bobbi so much is that she never has a problem telling them apart. They are two halves of a whole and I’m kinda used to this being used a reasoning for ménage; they are so alike they fall for the same girl. They broke my little heart when they declared that life would be easier for them and their kinky-needs if they were just one person....they just needed to be accepted. They were sensitive to the needs of Bobbi, really tried not to scare or push her into a direction she was uncomfortable with and I just adored them. When they started with their sexy games.....HOT DAMN! I almost combusted during the blindfold game scenes. Ms Stein tends to write scenes which I find highly erotic and these were off the heat scale.

I found Bobbi’s reactions very realistic. She was scared at the thought of having a relationship with the two of them, scared that she wouldn’t be enough and that other people wouldn’t understand. I found her idea of a time-share deal of her to be quite depressing but she couldn’t deny the fact that she was attracted to them or that she wanted them both in a very carnal way. Although at times I found her attitude incredibly selfish, overall I found her highly entertaining. She was snarky and I found her involvement in the tale to be laugh out loud funny at points. I quite liked her.

A funny, smutty tale, which made my heart race and my palms sweat. I didn’t put it down from the time I picked it up and I was really quite sad when it ended. It’s certainly changed my view of the game Blindman’s buff.

[Celia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I give it 4 stars and I've said that a 4 is more than 'just' hotness; it needs to be memorable. Yea, well, this is memorable hotness to me! Think 'Sex is on Fire' by Kings of Leon - just Double!)

The plot is straight forward: A girl has two twin brothers as friends and all they have wanted for some time is her. he he he, let the sex commence! *I'm wearing a huge shit eating grin*

As always read if: 1. the plot is to your liking (I love friends to lovers) and 2. you like Good Adult Content - with capital letters, because the author Ms Stein, knows how to bake 'em hot!

Oh, BTW:
Usually I think 3 is 1 too many, but this worked out for me, so maybe it will for other threesome reluctant folk as well!

[Erica · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay. Definitely hot and the twins were very sexy. But I have read other menage books that were MUCH MUCH better. The writing style was very confusing. I can't help it, I like to have a clear picture of what's going on during a menage and this one...nope. At times, I was like, "is she standing up?" "is she lying down?" "who's doing what?" and hello, was she really rendered incapable of speech? She sure was vocal when they were out of bed. So...not my favorite.

[Claudia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm usually in the brothers-shouldn't-ever-see-each-others-bits camp so I was hesitant to read this book. But I should have trusted Charlotte Stein. She made it absolutely work for me. Another deliciously dirty book by her full of witty and ingenious thoughts and conversations.

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot, steamy and tons of fun! Loved this one and can't wait to read more by Charlotte Stein! My full review will appear at Romancing the Book soon!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

What. The. Hell.

I don't think there's any other author quite like Charlotte Stein.

That woman can write erotica like nobody's business.

Seriously hot stuff.

[Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally posted at: http://whippedcream2.blogspot.com/201...



Mmmmm... sweet twins; you can’t beat twins. Add to the fact they are your best friends and this is an erotic dream waiting to happen!

I know not everyone has a special place in their hearts for an M/F/M encounter, but I think if I had to dream one up, twins would right up there towards the top. Add in sleek sexy athletic forms, two great personalities, and all around nice guys you have a winning scenario!

Bobbi adores her two best friends. They have a perfect relationship. She's there for them emotionally, supports their activities and they have wonderful times together. She's also one of the very few people that can tell these two perfect specimens apart. What she can’t understand are these budding feelings she's experiencing. Could she secretly want her best friends? Could they want her? It appears the boys have a secret!

Tobias and Sebastian are campus gods. Women want them singularly and together, but these men only have time for their sports, education and their best friend, Bobbi. Together they turn an ordinary night into something special. Now Bobbi needs to evaluate her life and their friendship. Tobias and Sebastian have waited this long, they can be patient for a little while longer.

This story is written in Bobbi’s point of view. While I like single POV stories, it reconfirmed that it's not my favorite form of storytelling. I experienced her feelings, thoughts and conflicts right along with her. I liked her inner dialog, but at times it was rather extensive. Bobbie was going through a major life changing experience and maybe it could have been curtailed a bit, but if you take it in the context of the situation it was understandable. She could recognize what was happening within her, but was unable to stop it. She was battling her brain, body and heart.

Bobbi appeared to be a fuller figured woman, though a true vision of her size was never explained. There were references of rude comments made about her size, and her thoughts on it, but again it was vague. She felt basically comfortable with herself, but plain. That was one of her problems. She couldn’t comprehend why these two gorgeous men were interested in her. The only clues I got were from their group conversations and those was rather limited.

While reading Doubled, there were times I was slightly confused on who or what was going on. But I was so involved with the story at the time, I really didn’t care. I did have a few moments of stopping, rereading and evaluating. Yes, it was a bit bothersome at times, but I was so engrossed in the story, I didn’t let it stop me.

I enjoyed Doubled. It was nice to read a story about people falling in love because of their inner selves and not their outer packaging. Ms. Stein had a great idea, told a sweet sexy story, but there were a few bumps along the way. Truthfully they may be noticeable, but I still enjoyed the story greatly. Nothing beats a book about buddies taking their friendship to the next level.

[Romancing the Book · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviewed By~April
Review Copy Provided By~Publisher

weet, sizzling fun! What does one do when two incredibly hot twin brothers adore you, protect you and suddenly want to "play"?! Oh, the tragedy!

Bobbi has been best friends with Tobias and Sebastian (the hot Hoffman twins) for a year now. They treat her like gold, protect and defend her and seem to basically worship the ground that she walks on. Bobbi cannot imagine why a couple of hotties like them would want to be friends with a "plain" girl like her, but she goes along with it and has a blast being BFFs with two of the most drool-worthy and nice guys that she knows. For some reason, though the twins are absolutely identical, Bobbi never has a problem telling them a part. The guys are blown away by this. It is on a dare, one evening, when Sebastian bets Bobbi that she cannot tell them a part with a blindfold on that things take a yummy turn.

Doubled was an awesome and addictive read. Once I began, I could not put my Kindle down until I read the last word. Yes, it is a very steamy and erotic novel, however it is written in a way that is so much fun as well. One thing that I really loved about this story is the fact that Bobbi is not "perfect" in the aspect of the "ideal" woman. She isn't model thin and all Barbie doll perfection. She is a real woman with real curves and a real body. So many stories focus on the woman having what society deems as the "perfect" body and this one does not. This made me love the book all the more.

In addition to being steamy and hot, Doubled was just a blast to read. The chemistry between the brothers and Bobbi was phenomenal, their friendship was enduring and I could truly tell how much they both cared for Bobbi. It was also sweet to read and "feel" how, even though both Tobias and Sebastian are hotter than hot and wildly popular, they both had great insecurities. Yes, they had a bit of cockiness, but it wasn't in a "I want to slap your face" sort of way, rather it played into the humor of the story. I truly loved all three of these characters and thought the author did an excellent job bringing them to life.

Once you settle in to read Doubled, be prepared to need a fan nearby for some cooling off - this one is guaranteed to send your heartbeat soaring and your skin tingling. Erotic (though not in a lewd way), seductive, fun and an absolute must read, this is a story that will leave you smiling and cheering for the characters. Loved it! I am now hooked on this author and can't wait to get my hands on more of her work.

Quote: He’d taken his shirt off. Whoever it was had absolutely, one hundred percent taken his shirt off. She couldn’t even deny it, because he had hold of her hand and he’d put it right on his bare shoulder—all big and thick with bone and muscle.

She could almost hear what he was saying, without any words—Can you tell now? Can you tell who I am now?

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Twins… gorgeous beyond words and unable to be told apart by anyone but Bobbi. She had some strange ability to tell them apart until they decided to blindfold her to test her ability.
Sebastian and Tobias Hoffman are on the swim team and are good friends with Bobbi. They like to watch movies, have fun lunches and play poker. But the twins are interested in being more than friends with Bobbi and one night they play a game that will turn her world upside down.
Bobbi doesn’t see herself as beautiful or interesting. There are other girls who clearly want the Hoffman Twins but she is the one that they enjoy being around. When they take the friendship to the next level and have her crying out their names…she is confused and worried that they were just playing with her.
But the twins have something more permanent in mind and have to convince Bobbi that she is their perfect soul mate.
Doubled is a hot and steamy read filled with mind blowing sex and two hunky men. Both men are attracted to Bobbi but can’t expect her to choose between them since they are brothers and are perfect twins. Sebastian comes on strong but it is his fast talking that shows Bobbi that both of the Hoffman twins are interested in more than a one night stand.
Doubled felt like a college adventure filled with sex and erotic, electric passion. Bobbi is eager to show them how much they mean to her once she figures out that they are not teasing her but serious about their intentions. The descriptions of the largeness of the guys as well as their tenderness and sarcastic joking are some of my favorite parts. I’d love to see these guys with my own eyes. If you love a book filled with more than one racy sexual adventure, than you are going to love Doubled!

[Dahlia (yadkny) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Roberta or “Bobbi” has always had a thing for her best friends. The twin brothers are the exact duplicate of each other, but subtle differences often overlooked by others are easily spotted by her, which to them makes her a bit of a mystery. Their easy friendship has spanned many years, but the attraction was left to simmer in the background – until now. A simple guessing game turns into something unexpected, but tentatively accepted. It's the morning after that sheds light on an impossible situation and one none of them are willing to give up.

Much to my surprise the story has bits of humor courtesy of the twins' different personalities and consistent dialogue. Even during the most heated of moments, I could always count on the twin's to break up the tension or serious sexual frustration. However, their chatter also held the power to turn up the heat another notch.

Although the story fully fleshes out the twins' characters, I was a bit disappointed that Bobbi's character was not. There were glimpses of what could have been possibly more elaborated on like her physical description, but nothing really concrete. Instead we spend a lot of time in her head or at least she does as Bobbi's internal ramblings and conflicted feelings creates an interesting focal point.

A great erotic quick read with wicked twin brothers bent on showing their best friend the pleasures of being more than just a friend.

Review soon-to-be posted @ Night Owl Reviews

[Nisha-Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe it was the late hour and my own exhaustion but this one was trippy, man. I'm not sure I actually absorbed all the nuances of interior monologue so I'm definitely going to have to do a re-read. But that minor failing on my part aside, my gosh, this was lovely. Fantastically hot, deliciously dangerous in terms of all those friendship boundaries crossed. And the build up of sexual tension damned near killed me. For a while I was actually fearful we wouldn't get a consummation but thank christ Charlotte Stein is never that cruel a writer. I particularly loved how the twins alternated in their concern and masterfulness, which probably added to the trippiness for me. And my heart really rather broke at the "I wish we were one." A notion that had never ever occurred to me and now I'm always going to remember.

[Kelster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mmm Hmm... I love me some Charlotte Stein. Doubled was primarily erotica, like all of the other books I have read by CS, but what I found so appealing was the depth of the characters. I find that I always connect to the H or H's in her stories and really feel their love for the h. Doubled was no exception. Both H's had separate and distinct personalities, they were hot as hell and I felt their need and vulnerability regarding the h. I wish it was longer as I wasn't ready to say goodbye to them. Yummo!

[Petra Grayson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was expensive for the length, but I'll definitely read it again and again. I've read m/m/f erotica before so I thought I'd give this one a try. This book is the first one I've read where at least one of the men was always focused on the woman. It felt very romantic and never objectified. Unlike other threeway erotica I've read, the sex in this book was still considered very special and a threesome was not just something extra to try.

[Ruthie Knox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another fabulous title from Charlotte Stein. It's a simple story, but I couldn't put it down -- and didn't want do. Why go for one twin when you can have two? Charlotte's first-person narrators always crack me up (in a good way). She writes some of the most amusing, intelligent, dead-sexy erotica out there.

[Lucy Morgan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Smart, snarky and face-meltingly erotic. Get comfy before reading this; you'll need to peel yourself off the chair (and possibly scrape the flies out of your open mouth).

The reader in me would've loved this to be longer, and to have explored the dynamic between these three after they got together; however, as a tale of menage seduction, this is still a good hour of very hot fun.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually a pretty solid 3.5 for me. Really liked it but it is for when your in the mood for pure book porn, not an actual story. But fantastic hot sex and if you are in the mood for book porn this book is perfect!

[Angela Bee Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

one of my favorite authors. short, but i liked the concept and the dialog. very like-able characters. no typos. nothing too shocking with the sex, but almost all of it is m/m/f.

wish it was longer for more character development.

[Wollstonecrafthomegirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Soooo, a threesome book. By Charlotte Stein. I was sold right out the gate. This was short and hot (but, sadly the sex was not varied enough and no DP which was extremely disappointing). Classic Stein. Funny, thoughtful and multi-layered. Quick, humourous, enjoyable read.

[Cyn Mistress Kitty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this story but of course what's not to love with twin hero's? A short story but I loved the humor in CS's writing. I plan to read more from this author.

[Donna Downey · Rating 2 out of 5]

just not my thing i guess

[Ana Neagu · Rating 5 out of 5]

since there won't be any sleeping tonight, might as well read all about the sexy adventures that Miss Stein has written about :)

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG
Loved it
I want more of the Hoffman Twins
We need a follow up story

[Emmi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story has the potential to be really gross, and yet somehow, it wasn't. It was self-aware of the potential grossness, which mitigated it. It was also more lighthearted than some of Charlotte Stein's books. This is one of those stories that I enjoyed but would probably have a hard time articulating why I liked it without feeling the need to defend myself for liking it.

[Nell · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun little read, definitely on the short side, and it didn’t have as much flair to it as the other books I’ve read by Stein so far (Professor, Sweet Agony and Sheltered – the last two are very, very good btw), but it was still a decent enough read.