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Rule of Three
If you follow the rules, you miss all the fun...
Kassidy is a good girl who wants to be bad. Dag is a bad boy who is very, very good. And Chris? He likes to watch…
When wicked-sexy Dag returns to Chicago to catch up with his old college buddy Chris and meet The Girlfriend, none of them are anticipating the unexpected turn of events that switches a loving twosome into a scorching hot threesome. As old feelings resurface, and new attractions are explored, a storm of sexual sparks is unleashed that leads them into forbidden areas.
Always the good girl, Kassidy blossoms under the attentions of two loving men, but neither she nor Chris are expecting the ménage to take a quarter turn toward Dag…and his feelings for Chris. When it’s revealed that Dag’s attraction to Chris is one big reason he left town, a tangled mess of old hurts and new feelings might destroy friendship. Love. Might destroy everything.
Product Warnings: This book contains a couple already in love, a couple falling in love and a couple in love who didn’t know it; also multiple scorching sex scenes including girl with boy, girl with two boys, boy with boy and two boys with girl...whew!
Kassidy is a good girl who wants to be bad. Dag is a bad boy who is very, very good. And Chris? He likes to watch…
When wicked-sexy Dag returns to Chicago to catch up with his old college buddy Chris and meet The Girlfriend, none of them are anticipating the unexpected turn of events that switches a loving twosome into a scorching hot threesome. As old feelings resurface, and new attractions are explored, a storm of sexual sparks is unleashed that leads them into forbidden areas.
Always the good girl, Kassidy blossoms under the attentions of two loving men, but neither she nor Chris are expecting the ménage to take a quarter turn toward Dag…and his feelings for Chris. When it’s revealed that Dag’s attraction to Chris is one big reason he left town, a tangled mess of old hurts and new feelings might destroy friendship. Love. Might destroy everything.
Product Warnings: This book contains a couple already in love, a couple falling in love and a couple in love who didn’t know it; also multiple scorching sex scenes including girl with boy, girl with two boys, boy with boy and two boys with girl...whew!
262 pages, ebook
First published February 14, 2012
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Kelly Jamieson
114 books2,647 followersKelly Jamieson is a USA Today bestselling author of over 70 romance novels and novellas. Her writing has been described as “emotionally complex,” “sweet and satisfying,” and “blisteringly sexy.” She likes black coffee, white wine and high heels…and of course cheering on her Winnipeg Jets during hockey season! She loves hearing from readers, so please visit her website at www.kellyjamieson.com.
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October 8, 2019
So I'm going to be honest. My life has been somewhat hectic lately - leaving me with no time for reading or reviewing books. If you are a friend of mine then you already know my pattern. I usually binge-read a book, rate, and then write a review less than 24 hours later. Well, I read this one close to 3 weeks ago and I remember very little about it.
One thing I do vividly remember about this book was a lack of storyline. While this is an erotic novel, I prefer for the author to include more to my book than woohoo. This story goes a little something like this - Meet the happy couple! Love scene. Dude introduces college BFF to girlfriend and they take him back to their apartment. The couple, once again, bumps uglies. BFF overhears them and wants to join in because he is in love with his college pal. BFF showers girlfriend with gifts and friendship. *please note the sarcasm* Eventually, all three of them bump uglies. A LOT! Girlfriend notices that the BFF has feelings for her boyfriend, and all hell breaks loose. Eventually they reunite and bump more uglies. The End.
This really left me unsatisfied and a little upset. There was no relationship building in this book whatsoever. They were just thrown to us readers with absolutely no background. On top of that, the trio was never really given a chance to shine either. It was like the author forced them to be attracted to each other so that they could fondle one another all day. I need to feel the feels with my romance, guys! If you are the same way, I wouldn't recommend this book to you.
However if you like straight-to-the-point, smutty books, definitely give this a try - especially if you are a fan of MMF. It takes a while to get to the point of MMF, but when it does I guarantee it will up the steam!
So the burning question remains - will I continue this series? Meh, I don't know. There are sooo many awesome books on my TBR at the moment so I don't want to commit to this series just yet. But you all know how I hate to leave things unfinished so I probably will circle back to it. Just not anytime soon.
3 Stars!
One thing I do vividly remember about this book was a lack of storyline. While this is an erotic novel, I prefer for the author to include more to my book than woohoo. This story goes a little something like this - Meet the happy couple! Love scene. Dude introduces college BFF to girlfriend and they take him back to their apartment. The couple, once again, bumps uglies. BFF overhears them and wants to join in because he is in love with his college pal. BFF showers girlfriend with gifts and friendship. *please note the sarcasm* Eventually, all three of them bump uglies. A LOT! Girlfriend notices that the BFF has feelings for her boyfriend, and all hell breaks loose. Eventually they reunite and bump more uglies. The End.
This really left me unsatisfied and a little upset. There was no relationship building in this book whatsoever. They were just thrown to us readers with absolutely no background. On top of that, the trio was never really given a chance to shine either. It was like the author forced them to be attracted to each other so that they could fondle one another all day. I need to feel the feels with my romance, guys! If you are the same way, I wouldn't recommend this book to you.
However if you like straight-to-the-point, smutty books, definitely give this a try - especially if you are a fan of MMF. It takes a while to get to the point of MMF, but when it does I guarantee it will up the steam!
So the burning question remains - will I continue this series? Meh, I don't know. There are sooo many awesome books on my TBR at the moment so I don't want to commit to this series just yet. But you all know how I hate to leave things unfinished so I probably will circle back to it. Just not anytime soon.
3 Stars!
June 8, 2013
The rule of three: Design principle that states that things are more appealing when paired in threes. Three makes things more interesting without being overdone.
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If I could give this 5 stars on sexiness...I totally would. I am a sucker for a good menage book. They are my FAVORITE! This one did not disappoint!This book was...
Total panty melting awesomeness!!!
Kassidy and Chris are in a long term committed relationship and have just moved in together. Chris is hardworking and a corporate climber. He came from a good family and he got everything he wanted or needed. Kassie is creative and smart. She too had a loving and good family. They both work for the same firm, which is how they met.
Dag is the old friend from college that Chris has not seen on many years. Dag was the guy who grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. He was the bad boy who worked his butt off for everything he has. Dag moved out west and Chris stayed in Chicago to start working. Dag decides to come out for a visit.
Something Kass doesn't know...Dag and Chris used to do threesomes. And they want a Kassidy sandwich. At first she is reluctant but Kass has always been the good girl to her sister's naughty girl persona. Kass decides to take the leap.
Soon the three find themselves settling into a nice routine. Dag moves in and they become close. Kass begins to have feelings that she can't stop worrying about.
Chris starts to feel things that make him question everything he thought he knew about himself. Dag must decide if he is willing to risk it all and go for what he has always wanted.
I adored Dag. I felt for him and my heart was ripped out for him. (You'll have to read to know why.) Great characters, good plot, the story moved quickly and the sex scenes were stellar. I absolutely devoured this book. It was an effortless and sexy read.
This book contains m/f, m/f/m, m/m, and m/m/f scenes.
4 Scalding Hot Stars!
April 20, 2012
What a Luscious story! I absolutely LOVED it. Thank you Kris for recommending it to me.
Story Rating 5 Stars
Character Rating 5 Stars
Romance Rating 5 Stars
Heat Level 5 Stars
Overall Rating 5 Stars
From the first page to the last this book completely grabbed me. The story was easy to read and had a wonderful flow to it. I really like how Kelly wrote this book. It was a menage but so much more. It went into the depth of how a menage effected each of them and how they dealt with the emotions and then all 3 falling in love with each other. The love scenes were off the charts HOT. This was the first Kelly Jamison book I've read and I find myself wanting more. I'm going to have to check out her other book's for sure.
Warning M/W/M with some M/M action but only with the W added in. Yummy, just Yummy!
Story Rating 5 Stars
Character Rating 5 Stars
Romance Rating 5 Stars
Heat Level 5 Stars
Overall Rating 5 Stars
From the first page to the last this book completely grabbed me. The story was easy to read and had a wonderful flow to it. I really like how Kelly wrote this book. It was a menage but so much more. It went into the depth of how a menage effected each of them and how they dealt with the emotions and then all 3 falling in love with each other. The love scenes were off the charts HOT. This was the first Kelly Jamison book I've read and I find myself wanting more. I'm going to have to check out her other book's for sure.
Warning M/W/M with some M/M action but only with the W added in. Yummy, just Yummy!
May 18, 2013
2.5 probably, rounded up for being free.
It's not the worst thing I have read. But it did remind me why I don't really read het any more. If I had had a drink every time the word p**sy was mentioned, I'd have had alcohol poisoning by 50%.
Kassidy was exasparating, eye-roll worthy at times, but quite reasonable at others. Still,
On a positive note, neither character is perfect. They feel -mostly- real. The pacing was slower than I anticipated, but that's not a bad thing.
Cunnilingus exists to make people realize their feelings and rimming makes the one watching tear up. Why the hell not?
In conclusion, I probably should have spent my non-existant-in-June free time to reread a favorite book/fic, and left the m/m/f menage that got me rolling my eyes for July. My choices, my mistakes, I suppose.
It's not the worst thing I have read. But it did remind me why I don't really read het any more. If I had had a drink every time the word p**sy was mentioned, I'd have had alcohol poisoning by 50%.
Kassidy was exasparating, eye-roll worthy at times, but quite reasonable at others. Still,
On a positive note, neither character is perfect. They feel -mostly- real. The pacing was slower than I anticipated, but that's not a bad thing.
Cunnilingus exists to make people realize their feelings and rimming makes the one watching tear up. Why the hell not?
In conclusion, I probably should have spent my non-existant-in-June free time to reread a favorite book/fic, and left the m/m/f menage that got me rolling my eyes for July. My choices, my mistakes, I suppose.
May 27, 2013
I've realized that ménage stories are typically not my cuppa tea (I just cannot relate in any way). This book, however, about a polyamorous trio is pretty darn special!! To my surprise, the relationship of the couple and eventual trio is not only believable but beautifully portrayed. One last perk: the sex is HOT!!
June 2, 2013
Now THAT was f'king HOT!! Yep...this was a good one...damn.....
December 18, 2020
Spoilers ahead,
Couple Kassidy and Chris are excited for his friend's visit, Dag and Chris had been friend's for years but hadn't seen each other in a while. The last thing any of them expected were feelings for each other.
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I went into this skeptical because while I enjoy menagè romances I'm not usually a fan of them when it involves an already established couple. Chris and Kassidy have been together and recently moved in together but from the very first moment Dag was introduced the sparks flew. There was never a doubt in my mind that he belonged with them.
I expected hot sex and while this author surely delivered it was also much more emotional than I expected. Kassidy struggled with the relationship because she'd bren a good girl her whole life, what began as a casual threesome changed when she fell in love with her boyfriend's best friend and she struggled with what that meant not only for her but in her relationship. She came across as a judgy prude sometimes but a few fuckings later and she pulled the stick out of her ass
Chris too had some emotional moments, he had a gay experience as a teen that caused a fight with his dad which shaped his view on his sexuality a bit. He was resistant to the very thought that there'd be anything between him and Dag. Eventually he saw the light.
Dag was the bad boy of the three, he didn't care what anyone thought and was a self made millionaire but underneath he wanted love and acceptance too. He'd always been in love with Chris and while he originally hoped to reconnect with Chris he soon fell in love with Kassidy too
What I didn't like
Abrupt ending that apparently goes on to 2 more books before the HEA, this never works well for me because I most often find books separated like this to be unnecessary. I'll try book 2 to see but I'm already displeased.
Dag's past- he was apparently a gigantic manwhore, Fucking ALL the girls and boys 😭. Gross AF man!
Anywho not bad and bonus hot AF😜
No cheating
Menage that ends with the three together in a kinda HFN but continues with 2 more books
OW flirt with Dag but nothing big
Couple Kassidy and Chris are excited for his friend's visit, Dag and Chris had been friend's for years but hadn't seen each other in a while. The last thing any of them expected were feelings for each other.
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I went into this skeptical because while I enjoy menagè romances I'm not usually a fan of them when it involves an already established couple. Chris and Kassidy have been together and recently moved in together but from the very first moment Dag was introduced the sparks flew. There was never a doubt in my mind that he belonged with them.
I expected hot sex and while this author surely delivered it was also much more emotional than I expected. Kassidy struggled with the relationship because she'd bren a good girl her whole life, what began as a casual threesome changed when she fell in love with her boyfriend's best friend and she struggled with what that meant not only for her but in her relationship. She came across as a judgy prude sometimes but a few fuckings later and she pulled the stick out of her ass
Chris too had some emotional moments, he had a gay experience as a teen that caused a fight with his dad which shaped his view on his sexuality a bit. He was resistant to the very thought that there'd be anything between him and Dag. Eventually he saw the light.
Dag was the bad boy of the three, he didn't care what anyone thought and was a self made millionaire but underneath he wanted love and acceptance too. He'd always been in love with Chris and while he originally hoped to reconnect with Chris he soon fell in love with Kassidy too
What I didn't like
Abrupt ending that apparently goes on to 2 more books before the HEA, this never works well for me because I most often find books separated like this to be unnecessary. I'll try book 2 to see but I'm already displeased.
Dag's past- he was apparently a gigantic manwhore, Fucking ALL the girls and boys 😭. Gross AF man!
Anywho not bad and bonus hot AF😜
No cheating
Menage that ends with the three together in a kinda HFN but continues with 2 more books
OW flirt with Dag but nothing big
September 13, 2012
Absolutely amazing. Best menage book I have read so far. Believable. Realistic. Emotional. Raw. There was anger. There was laughter. There was passion. There was heat. There was sadness. There was love.
But best of all? NO CINDERELLA ARCHETYPE! THANK GOD!
I just thought this book was amazing. Really truly amazing. Chris' character bugged me at times but after I found out what his problem was, it made sense. Kassidy was extremely realistic and very real-life. Dag...just hot. That's it. HOT. TORMENTED. ANGUISHED.
There are only a few books I have given five stars to on my list. This one is definitely a five star for me. If you like menage, romance and "this is real life", read this.
But best of all? NO CINDERELLA ARCHETYPE! THANK GOD!
I just thought this book was amazing. Really truly amazing. Chris' character bugged me at times but after I found out what his problem was, it made sense. Kassidy was extremely realistic and very real-life. Dag...just hot. That's it. HOT. TORMENTED. ANGUISHED.
There are only a few books I have given five stars to on my list. This one is definitely a five star for me. If you like menage, romance and "this is real life", read this.
August 31, 2018
Goodreads lately seems to be losing reviews again. I nearly bought this, even though I read it a while ago and wasn't well taken by it.
Poly as little Auntie Sally thinks it up and people who are fuck bunnies. Not interesting. Not sexy.
Poly as little Auntie Sally thinks it up and people who are fuck bunnies. Not interesting. Not sexy.
November 19, 2020
I thought that this book was good
August 14, 2018
3.5 stars, just can‘t bring myself to Hit the four star button.
I am always Pleasantly surprised when I get my fingers on a threesome book with a background story and some depth. I absolutely Love that. I am enjoying Reading about this complicated relationship building biiiig time.
And this was a nice little Story. It was scorching hot and really sexy, I even got some M/M action. But it also tried to be too much. And were the sexy scenes were superb, everything else like character building, personal development a little Plot, Fell really flat unfortunately. Especially goddy two Shoes Mary Jane was so not my favourite Kind of heroine, but oh well ....
I think with a little more work put in, this could have been really good - now it stays a mediocre, but sexy read - I enjoyed it, but at the same time was a little disappointed over the lost Potential.
And my biggest pet peeve reared its ugly head again .... Zero communication! Nada, zilch, nothing. It is driving me nuts!
I am always Pleasantly surprised when I get my fingers on a threesome book with a background story and some depth. I absolutely Love that. I am enjoying Reading about this complicated relationship building biiiig time.
And this was a nice little Story. It was scorching hot and really sexy, I even got some M/M action. But it also tried to be too much. And were the sexy scenes were superb, everything else like character building, personal development a little Plot, Fell really flat unfortunately. Especially goddy two Shoes Mary Jane was so not my favourite Kind of heroine, but oh well ....
I think with a little more work put in, this could have been really good - now it stays a mediocre, but sexy read - I enjoyed it, but at the same time was a little disappointed over the lost Potential.
And my biggest pet peeve reared its ugly head again .... Zero communication! Nada, zilch, nothing. It is driving me nuts!
January 19, 2019
For the most part, I liked this one. It was hot. Well, except for some quibbles I had with how the anal scenes were treated, with little to no prep, especially their first time (but that's, unfortunately, pretty common in romancelandia so).
However, my rating is so low because of two things:
~ Subtle (not) slut-shaming and anti-sex worker talk. She's so upset when she finds out her sister is doing porn, thinks she's "fallen so low" and "has no self-worth" or is "doing it for the money", etc. I'm not here for ANY of this, but especially after reading a super sex worker positive romance (where the heroine is a cam girl and it is NOT A PROBLEM EVER), reading this was a slap in the face.
~ Chris being a "no homo!" asshole for 90% of the book, before finally telling Dag -- and therefore us, the reader -- that when he was a teen he fooled around with a boy and was caught by his asshole father who beat him up and turned him into a "all things queer = BAD" kind of guy. Now, I can sort of see how that, especially during a person's childhood years, would screw with you and make you ashamed of your desires, etc. But come on, not even HINTING at this throughout the book, then dropping it at 90% and *immediately* having Chris do a 180 and want ALL THE QUEER SEX *and* ready to tell the world he's in this threesome, etc.? It gave me whiplash and I didn't care for it. I think that should have been revealed, addressed, and then allowed Chris to, you know, come to terms with all this shit he's been repressing for years, loooong before the 90% mark in the damn book. I don't care that there's two more books for this throuple, that's still a horrible choice for the author to make, if for no other reason than pacing.
Will I read the other two books? I honestly don't know. I don't care enough about the throuple to put out $6, to be frank, so unless I find it cheap somewhere or my library suddenly bought copies, I'm going to say probably not. And I'm okay with that. It wasn't a bad menage, but it definitely wasn't a favorite and there are so many other books in my TBR pile begging to be read.
However, my rating is so low because of two things:
~ Subtle (not) slut-shaming and anti-sex worker talk. She's so upset when she finds out her sister is doing porn, thinks she's "fallen so low" and "has no self-worth" or is "doing it for the money", etc. I'm not here for ANY of this, but especially after reading a super sex worker positive romance (where the heroine is a cam girl and it is NOT A PROBLEM EVER), reading this was a slap in the face.
~ Chris being a "no homo!" asshole for 90% of the book, before finally telling Dag -- and therefore us, the reader -- that when he was a teen he fooled around with a boy and was caught by his asshole father who beat him up and turned him into a "all things queer = BAD" kind of guy. Now, I can sort of see how that, especially during a person's childhood years, would screw with you and make you ashamed of your desires, etc. But come on, not even HINTING at this throughout the book, then dropping it at 90% and *immediately* having Chris do a 180 and want ALL THE QUEER SEX *and* ready to tell the world he's in this threesome, etc.? It gave me whiplash and I didn't care for it. I think that should have been revealed, addressed, and then allowed Chris to, you know, come to terms with all this shit he's been repressing for years, loooong before the 90% mark in the damn book. I don't care that there's two more books for this throuple, that's still a horrible choice for the author to make, if for no other reason than pacing.
Will I read the other two books? I honestly don't know. I don't care enough about the throuple to put out $6, to be frank, so unless I find it cheap somewhere or my library suddenly bought copies, I'm going to say probably not. And I'm okay with that. It wasn't a bad menage, but it definitely wasn't a favorite and there are so many other books in my TBR pile begging to be read.
July 10, 2014
This was so naughty and rude and dirty but omfg I really enjoyed it.
There is very explicit mf, mmf and mm action in this, but it's not just about the smut, there's also a story as the mf couple go through kinky threesomes to realise they actually want a real mmf relationship. How do you go about sharing that with the rents and your work buddies then? And how does your big strong alpha guy cope with learning he's actually attracted to a man too.
This ends properly without a cliffhanger, but I am interested in reading more about these three and letting my pervy freak flag fly.
This reads well and has lots of funny banter as well as sweet, tender romantic moments. Highly recommended as a quick and naughty read.
There is very explicit mf, mmf and mm action in this, but it's not just about the smut, there's also a story as the mf couple go through kinky threesomes to realise they actually want a real mmf relationship. How do you go about sharing that with the rents and your work buddies then? And how does your big strong alpha guy cope with learning he's actually attracted to a man too.
This ends properly without a cliffhanger, but I am interested in reading more about these three and letting my pervy freak flag fly.
This reads well and has lots of funny banter as well as sweet, tender romantic moments. Highly recommended as a quick and naughty read.
September 20, 2020
what an absolute trash heap of a book with biphobia, anti-sex work sentiments, violent homophobia, implied republicans, excusing of capitalism, misogyny, and extremely white and cis take on a ménage.
May 17, 2012
This was a group read, but I planned to read it anyway. Before I read it, I heard comparisons to Megan Hart's Tempted, and there were some similarities, but it was definitely its own story.
The similarities: committed couple; old friend who is attracted to the male in the committed relationship, moved away for said attraction, millionaire who is currently unemployed because he just sold his company; girl is setting up a special anniversary thing for her parents; her younger sister is a bit of a misfit; .
I think that's where the similarities end. The committed couple is committed, but not married. Kassidy's sister is a misfit but in a totally different way than the sister in Tempted. Kassidy's parents don't have alcohol issues or marital issues. Chris has no clue that Dag is bisexual and doesn't realize Dag's attraction to Chris is why Dag moved away. And Kassidy is not even entertaining the idea of getting pregnant anytime soon.
Dag comes back to town with the hope that Chris is single and may entertain the idea of a relationship with Dag, but then Dag meets Kassidy and knows that won't happen because of Chris's obvious love for her. But sparks fly between Dag and Kassidy as well. Kassidy doesn't really understand how she can be so sure of her love for Chris, but be so attracted to Dag. And then they go out one night, get cozy on the dance floor, and Kassidy learns that Chris and Dag used to take part in threesomes all the time. Which really turns Kassidy on, which heightens Chris and Dag's arousal as well. And they get it on. Lots. :-)
The sex what really hot, the chemistry really good, and the reactions to everything seemed logical among all characters. And the ending was so much more satisfying than Tempted. There was also much less secondary story than Tempted. I really enjoyed it.
The similarities: committed couple; old friend who is attracted to the male in the committed relationship, moved away for said attraction, millionaire who is currently unemployed because he just sold his company; girl is setting up a special anniversary thing for her parents; her younger sister is a bit of a misfit; .
I think that's where the similarities end. The committed couple is committed, but not married. Kassidy's sister is a misfit but in a totally different way than the sister in Tempted. Kassidy's parents don't have alcohol issues or marital issues. Chris has no clue that Dag is bisexual and doesn't realize Dag's attraction to Chris is why Dag moved away. And Kassidy is not even entertaining the idea of getting pregnant anytime soon.
Dag comes back to town with the hope that Chris is single and may entertain the idea of a relationship with Dag, but then Dag meets Kassidy and knows that won't happen because of Chris's obvious love for her. But sparks fly between Dag and Kassidy as well. Kassidy doesn't really understand how she can be so sure of her love for Chris, but be so attracted to Dag. And then they go out one night, get cozy on the dance floor, and Kassidy learns that Chris and Dag used to take part in threesomes all the time. Which really turns Kassidy on, which heightens Chris and Dag's arousal as well. And they get it on. Lots. :-)
The sex what really hot, the chemistry really good, and the reactions to everything seemed logical among all characters. And the ending was so much more satisfying than Tempted. There was also much less secondary story than Tempted. I really enjoyed it.
December 25, 2013
Kassidy is finally reaping the rewards of always following the rules. She has a job she loves and is in a fulfilling relationship with her boyfriend Chris. In fact, after a year of dating, they've just moved in together and it's looking like marriage is on the horizon. Then Chris's best friend Dag comes to town for a visit.
Dag has secretly been in love with Chris since they first met. But it was obvious Chris would never consider a relationship so Dag never admitted his feelings. He left town years ago, trying to outrun his feelings, but is back to see if there's any chance of being with Chris now.
Kassidy and Dag are shocked by (and Chris is oblivious to) the immediate sparks that fly between them. To their credit, neither Dag nor Kassidy act on their attraction. Instead they spend a few days becoming good friends. When it comes out that Dag and Chris have participated in threesomes together before, Kassidy decides to step out of her good girl box and give a threeway a try. But when everyone's true feelings are uncovered, will any of them be left without a broken heart?
I had just finished a Harlequin Special Edition and may have been complaining to Anne a bit because, while I love me a good Harlequin Special Edition, it just didn't have the heat level I was looking for. So later Anne emails me about Rule of Three. Something like, "Saw this menage story. Thought of you." Aren't big sisters the greatest?
Kelly Jamieson has a new fan. Because holy hotness, Batman! This one was scorching. The kind where you just have to take periodic cool-down breaks, you know? But the best part was it wasn't sex written for sex's sake. These characters were deep and complex and-oh crap, I'm getting a tad gushy, aren't I?
My only complaint was that the HEA ended too soon. I would have liked to see an epilogue with this one. Of course, without an epilogue, I get to make my own up.
Dag has secretly been in love with Chris since they first met. But it was obvious Chris would never consider a relationship so Dag never admitted his feelings. He left town years ago, trying to outrun his feelings, but is back to see if there's any chance of being with Chris now.
Kassidy and Dag are shocked by (and Chris is oblivious to) the immediate sparks that fly between them. To their credit, neither Dag nor Kassidy act on their attraction. Instead they spend a few days becoming good friends. When it comes out that Dag and Chris have participated in threesomes together before, Kassidy decides to step out of her good girl box and give a threeway a try. But when everyone's true feelings are uncovered, will any of them be left without a broken heart?
I had just finished a Harlequin Special Edition and may have been complaining to Anne a bit because, while I love me a good Harlequin Special Edition, it just didn't have the heat level I was looking for. So later Anne emails me about Rule of Three. Something like, "Saw this menage story. Thought of you." Aren't big sisters the greatest?
Kelly Jamieson has a new fan. Because holy hotness, Batman! This one was scorching. The kind where you just have to take periodic cool-down breaks, you know? But the best part was it wasn't sex written for sex's sake. These characters were deep and complex and-oh crap, I'm getting a tad gushy, aren't I?
My only complaint was that the HEA ended too soon. I would have liked to see an epilogue with this one. Of course, without an epilogue, I get to make my own up.
June 4, 2013
WHEW!!! 4 HOT AS HELL STARS
This book is hotness x 3 ;)
I haven't read too many menage books but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I liked that while there was tons of steamy scenes, there was a pretty decent story line and not just one sex scene after another. All 3 of the main characters are pretty well written. Kassidy (your typical "good girl") and Chris (your typical "man's man") are a cute and loving couple but Dag (love that we get his POV) is really what made the story for me. Dag is the "bad boy" who has secrets, which makes him tortured and that makes him HAWT ;) He provided some good ole angst to the story. My only complaint is I wish it was longer. I think it would've been interesting to see how the 3 of them handled their relationship, maybe a epilogue. It also would've been nice to get more of Chris's POV. Other than that it was a good read and it was a kindle freebie! Can't go wrong with that. ;)
K, That's All
This book is hotness x 3 ;)
I haven't read too many menage books but I was pleasantly surprised by this one. I liked that while there was tons of steamy scenes, there was a pretty decent story line and not just one sex scene after another. All 3 of the main characters are pretty well written. Kassidy (your typical "good girl") and Chris (your typical "man's man") are a cute and loving couple but Dag (love that we get his POV) is really what made the story for me. Dag is the "bad boy" who has secrets, which makes him tortured and that makes him HAWT ;) He provided some good ole angst to the story. My only complaint is I wish it was longer. I think it would've been interesting to see how the 3 of them handled their relationship, maybe a epilogue. It also would've been nice to get more of Chris's POV. Other than that it was a good read and it was a kindle freebie! Can't go wrong with that. ;)
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December 8, 2017I'm new to this genre and I don't know how to rate this so I won't. Its possible it's a shining example of the genre but I'm hoping there is better out there.
First things first, the sex is ridiciously hot and in my humble opinion very well written. After reading a bunch of YA reverse harems it was great to read a poly story that went there many, many times. However, I don't think the author had nearly as much skill outside of the bedroom scenes, in fact, I was surprised by how much romance there was, it was like a Jennifer Anniston movie with a whole lot of penetration. 40% romance, 50% smut and 10% them gushing about each other's skills at work. All the corporate chitchat was jarring, I don't want to think about work when I'm reading sexy things!!!
Hands down my favourite moment was when one of the guy was impressed by how she shopped in Bed, Bath and Beyond, she was so "decisive". Ha! I think that was when he started falling in love....
First things first, the sex is ridiciously hot and in my humble opinion very well written. After reading a bunch of YA reverse harems it was great to read a poly story that went there many, many times. However, I don't think the author had nearly as much skill outside of the bedroom scenes, in fact, I was surprised by how much romance there was, it was like a Jennifer Anniston movie with a whole lot of penetration. 40% romance, 50% smut and 10% them gushing about each other's skills at work. All the corporate chitchat was jarring, I don't want to think about work when I'm reading sexy things!!!
Hands down my favourite moment was when one of the guy was impressed by how she shopped in Bed, Bath and Beyond, she was so "decisive". Ha! I think that was when he started falling in love....
February 25, 2012
I absolutely loved this book. I've read books before that involved a relationship with three people and I have felt they have skirted around the complications that WOULD arise. The characters in this story confronted these issues, and even though they admitted they didn't have all the answers, I am thrilled Kelly Jamieson took the time to address the issues.
I have to admit, I loved Dag. I also admit that I was thinking several times, forget Chris, stick with Dag. But in the end you learn why Chris is so aloof and you can't help but fall for him too. I liked Kassidy. I liked Kassidy because she was just a regular girl. No baggage, just a typical woman with a normal history and circumstances. She has somewhat of an strained relationship with her sister, but that is not completely out of the ordinary.
I have loved all of Kelly Jamieson's books and recommend them to all those who love romance stories.
I have to admit, I loved Dag. I also admit that I was thinking several times, forget Chris, stick with Dag. But in the end you learn why Chris is so aloof and you can't help but fall for him too. I liked Kassidy. I liked Kassidy because she was just a regular girl. No baggage, just a typical woman with a normal history and circumstances. She has somewhat of an strained relationship with her sister, but that is not completely out of the ordinary.
I have loved all of Kelly Jamieson's books and recommend them to all those who love romance stories.
June 13, 2016
Ummm can I just take a moment ....
Because this book was chalk full of this...
And it was delish! In the end...
Because this book was chalk full of this...
And it was delish! In the end...
November 5, 2017
A little outside of my usual romance reads but I liked this one. It was interesting to see how this relationship between the 3 main characters grew. I've never given much thought to the experience or challenge of life as part of a polyamorous trio. I enjoyed how Jamieson gave voice to all 3 characters and their emotional experience. I actually enjoyed this one and plan to read the rest of the series.
October 9, 2014
Looking at other peoples reviews, it might just be me, but this book didn't have much of anything that I liked. My least favourite thing though was the female lead Kassidy. I couldn't take her point of view and found her to be judgmental and extraordinarily annoying. The two males were not much better.
I hate writing negative reviews, but this book is one that I wish I had never read.
I hate writing negative reviews, but this book is one that I wish I had never read.
April 29, 2012
Delicious...review to come!
December 30, 2015
This really didn't work for me. A lot of sex but just not well-written. When there are wombs contracting I just cannot even.
February 28, 2012
I like ménage stories. So far I have been lucky and stumbled only on good ones. I enjoy them because I'm intrigued by the novelty, the unusualness of this arrangement and most importantly how it works (not the logistics, though those are fun and at times eye-opening and eyebrow raising *wink*, but the emotional entanglement and how three people can cope with their feelings which usually should only be for one person). And that's where Rule of Three stood out above all the ménage stories I have read so far. It explores in detail and depth the emotional struggles, doubts and fears the parties in such a sexual and couple relationship deal with. In most cases ménage stories gloss over the doubts and problems such arrangement would cause for the couple, their entourage and society in general (if they don't skip these altogether), so the realistic approach Kelly Jamieson took in Rule of Three was a welcome change!
Rule of Three starts with already established relationships: Kassidy and Chris are a couple very much in love and lust with each other. They just bought a condo together and even after the novelty of their relationship has worn off they can't keep their hands off each other. Their relationship is harmonious and passionate.
Then enters the picture Dag, Chris' college best friend who left Chicago years ago and hasn't been in touch since. We immediately see how important their friendship is to the boys and how much they have missed each other in the past years. But what is unexpected is that despite being a loyal and monogamous girlfriend Kassidy has difficulty suppressing her powerful attraction to Dag and when Chris shocks her by confessing his fantasy that he likes to "watch" they start experiencing.
Once again I have to stress how wonderfully Kelly Jamieson has conveyed the reality of the feelings and emotional upheavals the characters face: Kassidy is just an ordinary girl with normal values and morals, so she is battling very strong guilt and shock due to her attraction to Dag and the boys' proposition; Dag is the third wheel and he tries to suppress his feelings of vulnerability and loneliness at seeing the connection Kassidy and Chris share and trying to cope with feeling left out, and then there is Chris who is trying to deny his deep cravings because what he is feeling is terrifying him.
I admit I much preferred Dag's character, that beside the obvious bad boy charmer persona he had a warm-hearted, vulnerable side; but Kelly Jamieson made me chuckle a lot when I was reading about Chris and how clueless he was always as to why Kassidy was upset. His linear simple male logic just couldn't comprehend her. It was really interesting to get a glimpse at his perspective and funny as well. (Oh and I found Dag's philosophical debates very interesting!)
And of course it goes without saying that Rule of Three packs so many explosive, scorching hot scenes that if you are reading it in glasses have some tissues handy, because your glasses will steam up quite a lot! ;-)
For me the dialogues didn't flow as naturally as the descriptive (and very hot!) sex scenes. I found them at times clipped and they read too much like spoken language (I know my complaint is quite hard to comprehend, I don't want my dialogues to be sophisticated and sound formal and mannered, but for me it was a bit too informal with all the slang and "shit man", etc.)
Verdict: Rule of Three is an exciting and very emotional ménage story. I have to applaud Kelly Jamieson for not being afraid of facing and dealing with the problems and doubts such an unconventional arrangement might cause. The way she explored these fears was gripping and heart-squeezing. I loved this mix of emotional and steamy she delivered in Rule of Three. So have no fears, besides the emotional side there are oh so many delicious burning-you-up love scenes that you'll need that fan or pitcher of cold lemonade nearby! ;-)
Plot: 8/10
Characters: 6/10
Writing: 7/10
Ending: 8/10
Cover: 9/10 - beautiful! sensual and eye-catching, elegant yet titillating, I like it!
I give Rule of Three 3.5 stars!
Rule of Three starts with already established relationships: Kassidy and Chris are a couple very much in love and lust with each other. They just bought a condo together and even after the novelty of their relationship has worn off they can't keep their hands off each other. Their relationship is harmonious and passionate.
Then enters the picture Dag, Chris' college best friend who left Chicago years ago and hasn't been in touch since. We immediately see how important their friendship is to the boys and how much they have missed each other in the past years. But what is unexpected is that despite being a loyal and monogamous girlfriend Kassidy has difficulty suppressing her powerful attraction to Dag and when Chris shocks her by confessing his fantasy that he likes to "watch" they start experiencing.
Once again I have to stress how wonderfully Kelly Jamieson has conveyed the reality of the feelings and emotional upheavals the characters face: Kassidy is just an ordinary girl with normal values and morals, so she is battling very strong guilt and shock due to her attraction to Dag and the boys' proposition; Dag is the third wheel and he tries to suppress his feelings of vulnerability and loneliness at seeing the connection Kassidy and Chris share and trying to cope with feeling left out, and then there is Chris who is trying to deny his deep cravings because what he is feeling is terrifying him.
I admit I much preferred Dag's character, that beside the obvious bad boy charmer persona he had a warm-hearted, vulnerable side; but Kelly Jamieson made me chuckle a lot when I was reading about Chris and how clueless he was always as to why Kassidy was upset. His linear simple male logic just couldn't comprehend her. It was really interesting to get a glimpse at his perspective and funny as well. (Oh and I found Dag's philosophical debates very interesting!)
And of course it goes without saying that Rule of Three packs so many explosive, scorching hot scenes that if you are reading it in glasses have some tissues handy, because your glasses will steam up quite a lot! ;-)
For me the dialogues didn't flow as naturally as the descriptive (and very hot!) sex scenes. I found them at times clipped and they read too much like spoken language (I know my complaint is quite hard to comprehend, I don't want my dialogues to be sophisticated and sound formal and mannered, but for me it was a bit too informal with all the slang and "shit man", etc.)
Verdict: Rule of Three is an exciting and very emotional ménage story. I have to applaud Kelly Jamieson for not being afraid of facing and dealing with the problems and doubts such an unconventional arrangement might cause. The way she explored these fears was gripping and heart-squeezing. I loved this mix of emotional and steamy she delivered in Rule of Three. So have no fears, besides the emotional side there are oh so many delicious burning-you-up love scenes that you'll need that fan or pitcher of cold lemonade nearby! ;-)
Plot: 8/10
Characters: 6/10
Writing: 7/10
Ending: 8/10
Cover: 9/10 - beautiful! sensual and eye-catching, elegant yet titillating, I like it!
I give Rule of Three 3.5 stars!
May 20, 2013
Wow. I don't know exactly what I was expecting, but I really enjoyed this book.
Yes it is a menage story, but it is so beautifully done that even if this is not your usual fair you will enjoy it anyway.
The thing I like the most is that it was a very realistic story. I say this because a lot of books that have menages makes it seem like it is so easy to maintain these types of relationships, but this one points out all of the ugly truths. Realistically, there will be some social censure and they discuss all of those types of things with one another.
I don't want to give anything away, but there was scene when Kassidy was questioning her role and I swear I could feel her anguish. I could actually see myself having the same doubts and self recriminations that she had throughout the story.
The only part that I was puzzled about was when Dag asked Chris should he use a condom and he said no. He said that Dag had been having sex with Kassidy with a condom and he said he had been tested and was clean. (Not exact words, but you get my drift). Anyway, my problem was that I don't remember them having this conversation, and I seem to recall every time Dag and Kassidy had sex a condom was indeed mentioned. Help me if I am wrong.
All that being said, I was so engrossed I didn't want it to end. I would really like to see another book set in their future. Just so that I can know how they ended up. Still together? Married? Children? What did their parents and friends say once the found out?
Happy Reading!!
Yes it is a menage story, but it is so beautifully done that even if this is not your usual fair you will enjoy it anyway.
The thing I like the most is that it was a very realistic story. I say this because a lot of books that have menages makes it seem like it is so easy to maintain these types of relationships, but this one points out all of the ugly truths. Realistically, there will be some social censure and they discuss all of those types of things with one another.
I don't want to give anything away, but there was scene when Kassidy was questioning her role and I swear I could feel her anguish. I could actually see myself having the same doubts and self recriminations that she had throughout the story.
The only part that I was puzzled about was when Dag asked Chris should he use a condom and he said no. He said that Dag had been having sex with Kassidy with a condom and he said he had been tested and was clean. (Not exact words, but you get my drift). Anyway, my problem was that I don't remember them having this conversation, and I seem to recall every time Dag and Kassidy had sex a condom was indeed mentioned. Help me if I am wrong.
All that being said, I was so engrossed I didn't want it to end. I would really like to see another book set in their future. Just so that I can know how they ended up. Still together? Married? Children? What did their parents and friends say once the found out?
Happy Reading!!
October 26, 2014
4 Stars! OK, a book for my favorites shelf!!
This was, I think one of the best menage books I've read, it comes close to Tempted by Megan Hart, but in a way it is a bit better and in a way not as deep or deeper. They are similar, in that there is a long time friendship between the guys, but this couple (Chris and Kassidy) is not married yet but heading in that direction, they work for the same company, became friends, then lovers and just moved in together and live in Chicago. The friend is an old college buddy of Chris', and his name is Dag (don't know if its short for something.) (I started it on TTS eReader so maybe I missed that part.)
The erotica scenes are very detailed and Steaming Boiling hot! At first they are all in a happy cloud of satisfied lust, but then Kassidy keeps wondering and being anxious about what they're doing. She doesn't tell anybody, but one day, her annoying rebellious younger sister, Hailey barges in Hailey is a great secondary character.
This book strays into philosophical questions and moral questions, and practical questions...it feels more real because of it. There are a few things that I didn't expect, not sure if it would be considered a plot twist. Then things go deeper and farther than anyone expected. The book ends a bit abruptly but this is a trilogy, :-) !
This was, I think one of the best menage books I've read, it comes close to Tempted by Megan Hart, but in a way it is a bit better and in a way not as deep or deeper. They are similar, in that there is a long time friendship between the guys, but this couple (Chris and Kassidy) is not married yet but heading in that direction, they work for the same company, became friends, then lovers and just moved in together and live in Chicago. The friend is an old college buddy of Chris', and his name is Dag (don't know if its short for something.) (I started it on TTS eReader so maybe I missed that part.)
The erotica scenes are very detailed and Steaming Boiling hot! At first they are all in a happy cloud of satisfied lust, but then Kassidy keeps wondering and being anxious about what they're doing. She doesn't tell anybody, but one day, her annoying rebellious younger sister, Hailey barges in Hailey is a great secondary character.
This book strays into philosophical questions and moral questions, and practical questions...it feels more real because of it. There are a few things that I didn't expect, not sure if it would be considered a plot twist. Then things go deeper and farther than anyone expected. The book ends a bit abruptly but this is a trilogy, :-) !
May 21, 2013
First off, I don't know how this novel ended up on my goodreads to-read list - but I'm glad that it did. I'm also glad that a goodreads friend commented me telling met hat it was a freebie on amazon. I immediately went to download it (and decided to put it ahead of a but ton of books that are already on my kindle that I want to read) - I'm also glad I did this.
Yes, this novel has lots and lots of sex - and no - none of it is conventional - so if you're at all prudish or like your novels dry then don't bother cracking this novel open (you're eyes might burn out of their sockets and you may spontaneously combust - just saying). This novel is steamy. It'll leave you feeling like you need to take a cold shower and perhaps smoke a cigarette (if you're into that kind of thing).
So, what's in it other than amazingly descriptive and not at all raunchy sex scenes? An actual story! True emotions and feelings were included - and it wasn't just a little part of the novel that had a story - the story was told throughout the entire novel - even during the sex scenes.
Who else shouldn't read this novel - people who don't like thinking about two guys together (I'm not judging but shame on you if you don't think finding love is a beautiful thing - no matter who the people in love are).
Yes, this novel has lots and lots of sex - and no - none of it is conventional - so if you're at all prudish or like your novels dry then don't bother cracking this novel open (you're eyes might burn out of their sockets and you may spontaneously combust - just saying). This novel is steamy. It'll leave you feeling like you need to take a cold shower and perhaps smoke a cigarette (if you're into that kind of thing).
So, what's in it other than amazingly descriptive and not at all raunchy sex scenes? An actual story! True emotions and feelings were included - and it wasn't just a little part of the novel that had a story - the story was told throughout the entire novel - even during the sex scenes.
Who else shouldn't read this novel - people who don't like thinking about two guys together (I'm not judging but shame on you if you don't think finding love is a beautiful thing - no matter who the people in love are).
July 11, 2016
I read a lot of ménage stories. I mean, A LOT. I love the taboo aspect of guy on guy on girl action, & I love that the heart has a greater capacity than we give it credit for.
RULE OF THREE was an absolutely fantastic read, heartfelt and full of raw emotion. When Dag meets Kassidy and Chris, I got that knot in my stomach, the one that says "damn, some serious drama is gonna go down here." Kassidy was a great character, so conflicted over her feelings and her "bad" behavior. Chris was like a lot of guys I know, never wanting to talk about feelings and all that sappy stuff. Dag is the man I WANT to know, comfortable in his sexuality but uncomfortable being in love with his best friend and his best friends' girl. A bad boy with a good heart and a crooked grin.
The way they talked through their relationship, admiting they didn't have all the answers, was great. I truly felt that they all belonged together.
The chemistry was absolutely incredible, and the sex...woah! So erotic and sensual and lots of it! If you're offended by any guy on guy yumminess or multiple partner activity, this isn't going to be your cup of tea. But if you're like me & love the wickedly erotic MMF action, you've gotta pick up this fabulous book!
RULE OF THREE was an absolutely fantastic read, heartfelt and full of raw emotion. When Dag meets Kassidy and Chris, I got that knot in my stomach, the one that says "damn, some serious drama is gonna go down here." Kassidy was a great character, so conflicted over her feelings and her "bad" behavior. Chris was like a lot of guys I know, never wanting to talk about feelings and all that sappy stuff. Dag is the man I WANT to know, comfortable in his sexuality but uncomfortable being in love with his best friend and his best friends' girl. A bad boy with a good heart and a crooked grin.
The way they talked through their relationship, admiting they didn't have all the answers, was great. I truly felt that they all belonged together.
The chemistry was absolutely incredible, and the sex...woah! So erotic and sensual and lots of it! If you're offended by any guy on guy yumminess or multiple partner activity, this isn't going to be your cup of tea. But if you're like me & love the wickedly erotic MMF action, you've gotta pick up this fabulous book!
May 30, 2014
Four Stars for Rule of Three
Please, please, please...someone send Dag my way! I was gifted a copy of this book along with Rhythm of Three and I'm in love. I had zero expectations going in and I was pleasantly surprised. I gotta admit, I'm blushing a little thinking about my favorite parts which I read over and over again. I really may need to spend an entire month in a confessional with all the dirty that's been going through my mind.
Straight-laced and follow the rules type of girl, Kassidy is in a committed and loving relationship with her boyfriend, Chris. Chris is a tall, studly VP who is utterly devoted to Kass. Dag, Chris's best friend from college, suddenly comes for a visit after spending years away from Chicago and making a success of himself in San Francisco. Dag's visiting. Kass is getting to know the mysterious and sexy Dag. Chris is happy that his best bud is back. When all of a sudden, bow chicka bow wow...they get their menage on!!!
HOT! Seriously, Kelly Jamieson has completely corrupted my poor, innocent brain and I can't focus. Loved the chemistry between the Dag, Chris and Kassidy and I definitely loved the steamy sex scenes. I enjoyed this first installment and am eager to reading the next two books!!!
Please, please, please...someone send Dag my way! I was gifted a copy of this book along with Rhythm of Three and I'm in love. I had zero expectations going in and I was pleasantly surprised. I gotta admit, I'm blushing a little thinking about my favorite parts which I read over and over again. I really may need to spend an entire month in a confessional with all the dirty that's been going through my mind.
Straight-laced and follow the rules type of girl, Kassidy is in a committed and loving relationship with her boyfriend, Chris. Chris is a tall, studly VP who is utterly devoted to Kass. Dag, Chris's best friend from college, suddenly comes for a visit after spending years away from Chicago and making a success of himself in San Francisco. Dag's visiting. Kass is getting to know the mysterious and sexy Dag. Chris is happy that his best bud is back. When all of a sudden, bow chicka bow wow...they get their menage on!!!
HOT! Seriously, Kelly Jamieson has completely corrupted my poor, innocent brain and I can't focus. Loved the chemistry between the Dag, Chris and Kassidy and I definitely loved the steamy sex scenes. I enjoyed this first installment and am eager to reading the next two books!!!
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