The Tango Lesson

by Melanie Harlow

**Previously published in 2013 as THREE TO TANGO in The Unwrapped Anthology, THE TANGO LESSON is a stand-alone novella with a Happily Ever After a Threesome Ending**

My name is Isabelle, and I’m a smut fiend.

But only when it comes to books.

In fact, for twenty-three years, the only outwardly kinky thing about me was my hair on a rainy day. Compared to the toe-curling, earth-shattering, mind-blowing romps on my Kindle, my sex life was totally vanilla. Less than vanilla, actually—it was vanonexistent.

And then I took a tango lesson.

They say it takes two to tango, but let me tell you--

a tango for three is a hell of a lot of fun.

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Novella, M F F, Short Stories, Contemporary, Amazon

105 pages, ebook

First published July 21, 2015

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USA Today bestselling author of sweet and sexy romance. Lover of cocktails, high heels, and history with the naughty bits left in. Michigan girl. INTJ. Always seeking ginspiration...

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[Sarah Pie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED this book. It may be short, after all it is a novella, but oh my god, is it ever jam packed with sexy!!!

After devouring the Frenched series, I have quickly become a huge fan of Ms. Harlow's. I love her ability to make her characters seem real. We all have our doubts and insecurities, and definitely our fair share of embarrassing moments. But she writes those characters and scenes so well that you can't help but fall in love with them and chuckle at their awkward moments. And The Tango Lesson is no different.

As for Isabelle and Marco, the chemistry between them is scorching. I loved watching Isabelle break out of her shell and let Wicked Isabelle come out to play. And Marco is just hot as sin. When he was giving Isabelle her first lesson, I swear the temperature around me went up 20 degrees. And when Marco's dance partner, Valentina, decides to join the party, the sensuality is taken to a whole new level.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Tangolicious Stars

Melanie Harlow has a way with developing characters in which you can feel and embrace their stories along with the added humor and panty melting sex scenes.

Isabelle is a kindergarten teacher who lives vicariously through her smut books until she sets her eyes on Marco, the sexy Tango dancer extraordinaire. You can feel Isabelle and Marco's attraction from their first encounter.

As things become hot and heavy, Isabelle quickly learns two is company and three's definitely not a crowd. Did I mention Melanie knows how to write panty melting sex scenes? *fans self*

The Tango Lesson is a sexy, steamy, make-your-mouth-water, MUST READ!

[Wendy'sThoughts]

September 18, 2021
I have no idea what this is about-HOWEVER, Melanie Harlow is doing it so it is on my radar

Three To Tango
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[Janey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, but scintillating. Who wouldn't want a vertical tango throuplet for their birthday?!

[Jujubee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this delightful story in the anthology Unwrapped as Three to Tango,where there our heroine was named Caroline Peach, a newbie teacher who is looking to enjoy an evening out with her girlfriends to celebrate her 23rd birthday...

Unexpectedly, Miss Peach gets a smexy life lesson in the sensual beauty of the Argentine tango from Nicolas (Marco in my version) and his dance partner, Valentina, that satisfies all her smutty book dreams!

My first Melanie Harlow read and it was so sweet and yummy, it's sooooo time to hit her backlist.

[Shayna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh boy! What a deliciously naughty read! I absolutely adore Melanie Harlow. The way she sets a tone in a book is just incredible. She mixes funny with sexy so damn well, you have no choice but to fall in love. If you are looking for a quick pick-me-up to brighten your day, look no further. Harlow has the cure! The sexual tension between these characters are off the charts, smokin' hot! I'm definitely in need of a cold shower or three!

Simply scandalous! The Tango Lesson was a very enticing read! What a way to get swept away to the perfect fantasy. Our main character, Isabelle Peach (how cute of a name is that) was delightful and I related to her so much. Like Isabelle, I try to live vicariously through the sexy female heroines in the romance books I read. We are sexy, sassy, confident women who always gets the hero. If only that was true. Lucky for Isabelle she catches the eye of not one interested party, but two. Marco and Valentina are about to turn this kindergarten teacher's life upside down in such a delicious way!

Melanie Harlow is a huge lover of romance. You can just sense her passion for books while reading her stories. When you can feel how much love went into a story like this, you can't help but to bask in the awesomeness that is this author and enjoy one hell of a ride!



*Gifted copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*

[Shelby · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Megan ~The Never Ending Book Basket · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a sweet, steamy, and all around fantastic novella by Melanie Harlow. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. I was so pulled into this story with Isabelle. Melanie Harlow's phenomenal writing just brought this story and these characters to life in such an authentic and spark filled way. Because of her writing, I felt so enraptured within what I was reading, and I didn't want this story to end.

The Tango Lesson follows Isabelle on her 23rd birthday, and what happens when she literally runs into a hot as all get out tango dancer named Marco. Let's just say the sparks really begin to fly, but Isabelle is cautious to say the least. She's sensible and ordinary and the only real excitement she ever gets is from the books that she reads, but that all changes with Marco. The Tango Lesson explores the spark filled and super steamy story these two have together once Isabelle decides to throw caution to the wind and give that spark a chance to ignite.

This was a short read, but it really packed a punch. Even though this is a novella, you really get a phenomenal story with characters that will instantly win you over. The characters are sexy and intriguing and very authentic. They're also passionate as all get out, and that passion just weaves its way through the story in the best possible way. I just loved how pulled in I was to this story, and how it just hit the ground running too. It was the perfect blending of heat, authenticity, feeling, and passion.

This Tango Lesson is just an all around fantastic novella that I highly recommend. It's an easy read packed with more heat and passion and spark than you can shake a stick at. Reading this novella reminded me of why I love this author's writing style so much because it just puts you right into the story and makes you love everything that you're reading and experiencing with these characters..

I guarantee that you'll love this novella. It's got everything that makes a story fantastic, and it will allow you to feel and experience something that is truly wonderful and spark filled to say the least. This story was fun, light, and so easy to read, and I honestly wish I could read more about these fabulous characters because I loved them all fiercely!

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Sexy Short Read
This is a great fast paced, extremely well written short read, and although it is short it is a complete terrific story. It is jam packed with heat, sexual tension for days, and lots of laughter. I absolutely loved Isabelle, she is just so real and relatable. It's a good thing that this novella is short because you wouldn't want to put it down. I can't really go any farther into the book because I will not leave any spoilers. Just read the book, you won't regret it! I look forward to reading more from this author. I was given a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Misty Simmons · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow Melanie Harlow you know how to cause a spc! Spontaneous Panty Combustion! This story was fun and Sexy as Hell! I loved how Isabella found her inner sexy self! Marco is a sexy beast! Ladies be ready when you one click this book to get hot and bothered! This is definitely a must read!

[Mojo_Mama · Rating 2 out of 5]

Why I don't read romance novellas....

Apparently I needed a reminder that their only purpose in this genre is the sex.

And this one...no HEA.

Call it...a slice of the sex-life of a professional tango team.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

* m/f/f *

What a delicious novella. It made me tingly all over. The perfect mix of anticipation and sexual tension with an explosive conclusion. Highly erotic. Well worth the $.99.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been hard to concentrate on reading again lately so I've been trying to get in some short reads/novellas, so I decided to do a reread of this, since I first read it years ago, and never reviewed.
Just as hot as I remembered! It's definitely a bit different from what we're used to from Melanie Harlow's more recent books, but it was a fun change!
I'm not sure if I'd have been as brave as Isabelle, but get it girl!

[Gabrielle · Rating 1 out of 5]

The most underwhelming threesome ever. Actually, it wasn't even a threesome, since one of the girls didn't get ANY. Waste of time.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Super Sexy Stars!

Isabelle Peach is a sensible, shy kindergarten teacher who loves to get steamy…with her kindle. Her sexual exploration is done through the pages of a book whereas her actual experiences are limited and vanilla. But when she visits the set of a commercial shoot her fantasies become reality. Isabelle is inexplicably drawn to the two tango dancers on set, Marco and Valentina. As the three of them come together, Isabelle embraces her wicked sexual needs and desires.

This novella was so much fun – I devoured it in just a few hours. As a big fan of Melanie Harlow I knew the writing would be effortlessly entertaining and captivate me from page one. She instantly drew me in and had me invested in Isabelle’s pursuit of pleasure. Despite the length, The Tango Lesson was sexy, tantalizing and provocative. The chemistry between Isabelle, Marco and Valentina was as intense and their passion resonated loudly beyond the dance floor.

A steamy and sensual read perfect for a lazy afternoon at the beach or pool.

[Debi Barnes- Mean Girls Luv Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melanie Harlow is an automatic one- click author for me. Her writing is always flawless and her books are always filled with fun and sexy characters. Tango Lesson had both. This novella is a short and steamy read about a sexy as all hell Argentinian Tango dancer, his dance partner and a kindergarten teacher.
Isabelle is a book nerd who would has had only 2 orgasms and prefers her steamy books on her Kindle. But then she meets Marco and Valentina and her sexy scenes from her books come to life.
This book may be a quick read but it is packed full of hot hot sex. It is perfect for a summer read, just make sure there is cool water around so you can cool off once you finish!

[Luna Sol · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isabelle has a birthday that I'm sure she will never forget. The Tango Lesson is a sexy, funny, and provocative novella that shows that sometimes it takes more than two to tango. It was very much an enjoyable read Melanie Harlow style.

[Star Girl]

This was too short to rate. It wasn't as hot as it claimed to be and the writing didn't pull me in.

[Steph · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nope.

[Fani *loves angst* · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, this included a threesome, something that took me a while to realise and by then, I was too invested in the story to give it up. And surprisingly enough, I liked it a lot! It probably helped that the Marco was the main sex love interest, and the 3rd woman only had a small, supporting role. But the writing was superb; I really am impressed with this author which I only met because of her one and only m/m romance. Now I want to read more of her books, hopefully ones that contain more romance than sex.

[Heather Petzold · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a short but hot read. I wish it had been longer but it was really good. We have Isabelle who is a teacher and hasn’t had many experiences with men, so she lacks some confidence. She meets up with her friend who is at a filming for a commercial and has instant chemistry with Marco the dancer. She watches him dance with his partner and is instantly attracted. They end up together for the day.
She ends the day with much more confidence.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Tango Lesson is a novella that brings the heroine's racy romance novels to life, staring her and a sexy dancer named Marco. This normally reserved teacher takes her birthday as an opportunity to do the things she's only read about, including a one night stand with a sexy stranger, and even a m/f/f threesome. Told only in Isabelle's point of view, this story ends with the birthday night, making it a quick and entertaining read.

[Jaclyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella was fun. Short as novellas are, so a very quick and easy read. The original title "Three to Tango" kind of gave away the story line a bit, but I wasn't bothered by it. I loved the inner monologue of the main character...reading smut on her kindle...how realistic...considering i do the same. Hah.

[Edit · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

* Hero(s) - 3/5
* Heroine(s) - 3/5
* Secondary Characters - 3/5

* Plot - 4/5
* Romance/Steam - 4/5

* Writing Style - 4/5

I am always happy when there is a book about bisexuals/threesomes. I felt the ending rushed a bit, I would have liked more interaction between Isabelle and Valentina.

[bill isaacks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dancing queen

What a charming glance into a steamy romp in the quiet fantasy of a kindergarten teacfher. Lovely,well written and believable. As a ballet dancer I could so relate to this story. Notice I did not say love story because frankly love had nothing to do with it,just plain old lust...read and enjoy. It should loosen you up.Left me smiling....

[Layla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Daaaamn this book was HOT !!!
I absolutely LOVED it ♡♡♡

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this! It was delightfully short, sweet, & spicy! I loved seeing Isabelle open herself to new experiences.

[Christie · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars!

This is a super short but super sexy novella. It was very well written and didn't feel rushed. Please write a sequel!

[Saunders · Rating 4 out of 5]

Smokin!

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this Novella

I enjoyed this novella about Isabelle Peach and Marco Rodriguez and his tango dancing partner Valentina. I enjoyed their adventure.