I loved him first.Jake was my best friend in college-my very straight best friend, until one night he was more. He may have ran after what happened between us, but I never forgot him. When fate puts us in the same place, five years later, he has a fiance by his side. Carina is beautiful, driven, and draws my attention almost as much as he still does. A game of truth or dare leads to a wild night … dare leads to a wild night and a relationship that has all our feelings growing into something bigger than any of us intended.
But what happens when our feelings deepen? Can I handle being with two people?
If it means I can have him, I’ll love them both.
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I am seriously fanning myself as I’m writing this and truly wanting to go back and read this all again with my significant other by my side. If you have read Voyeur, you will recognize a character or two in this story…and you may have actually been dying to hear Jackson’s story because we skirted it in Voyeur. There is always so much more to a true love story than just the love. There is passion and explosive emotion and sometimes when it seems to be dulling, adding excitement seems like the right thing to do and it works…until it doesn’t. Carina and Jake are extremely passionate on their own but throw Jackson into the mix and all bets are off. But can Jackson keep his heart out of it in order to finally have what he has wanted for years and do Carina and Jake have what it takes to make it the long haul? You can read this as a standalone…I only recommend some privacy because the steam in this story is truly off the charts
This was such a sexy, steamy oh so hot story. Jake & Jackson have history together when they meet again old feelings resurface. Then add in Carina into the mix and their story is immensely intense, fun, and forbidden.Jake, Jackson, and Carina these three make such a perfect trio. This is a must read. I highly recommend it!
Erotic, passionate and just devilishly dirty and delicious.
I loved the title The Lovers, so I was looking forward what this installment had in store.
I was not disappointed.
The title says it all!
But…this is not your typical “lovers” story. In fact, it’s not your typical friends to lovers story.
Oh nooo!
Super hot, well paced, this unconventional passionate love story shouts from the rooftop…love, is love, is love!
Well written, and well paced, this quick read gave me all kinds of tingly feels.
I had not met Jackson from Voyeur, but I got to know him real well after this read!
The Lovers is a standalone love story with its own characters and it’s own unique story.
Cards of Love: The Lovers is part of a massive multi-author project, a series of love letters to the mysterious and inspirational world of tarot cards. These can be read in any order, as the only thing the Cards of Love books share is their common inspiration from the world of tarot.
A great read about friendship and love. About finding your identity and acceptance. This story is scorching hot and angsty. I love the chemistry between Jackson, Jake and Carina. Definitely worth the read!
It’s a foregone conclusion for me that when I read something written by Fiona Cole, it’s going to be a sexy and entertaining read. Fiona Cole’s The Lovers: Cards of Love was a five-star read that was super sexy and a completely unpredictable. This MMF ménage kept me turning the pages from start to finish. It’s told from the three main characters POV— Carian, Jake, and Jackson—therefore readers get the chance to really get caught up in the sizzle and emotions of this unique ménage. From those super sexy scenes to the angsty backstory every bit of this book kept me entertained. If you’ve read Voyeur, you’ve been waiting for Jackson’s story. If you haven’t read Voyeur, you can still pick this book up without fear that you’re missing something. Although let’s just be honest, you’ll want to read Voyeur as soon as you finish The Lovers so just do yourself a favor and pick them both up now… Be prepared with a change of panties and your batteries charged, because the heat between Carian, Jake, and Jackson is intense!
What an absolute emotional roller coaster of a book! I laughed, cried. My heart broke multiple times and oh my god, it was so hot that I couldn’t read it fast enough.
I really don’t know how to review this any more without giving key points of the story away, so I’m just going to say you should read it. You won’t be disappointed.
Fiona surely never disappoints with her delicious, decadent love stories. I mean, this story really stole my heart because it not only involved two people, but three and someone was bound to get their hearts broken no matter what!
I fell in love with all three characters and I absolutely loved Carina, she was courageous and very daring. She wanted to spice up her love life with her fiancée Jake and when she saw Jackson, she knew right away that he was the perfect person to spice things up in their bedroom. But was that the wise thing for her to do?
I was completely and utterly glued to my device reading this story that had me devoted 100%. I was heartbroken but at the same time I was happy for the way it ended. Someone was getting their happily ever after and even though one out of three ended up ass out, that person would eventually find their happily ever after as well.
Fiona Cole really knows how to write a perfect sex scene, one that will leave you all hot and bothered for sure!
Anything Fiona Cole writes, I read — no doubt about it and I always without a doubt love her stories!
I absolutely loved The Lovers!
The Lovers didn’t disappoint. I loved it. It’s a sexy friends-to-lovers romance with some MMF.
I’ve loved Jackson since his appearance in Voyeur, and this book made me love him even more. Even when he had his not so good moments and was being an a-hole. I wasn’t sure how I felt about Jake at first. I didn’t quite fell the connection between him and Jackson. It wasn’t until later that I did and ended up liking Jake. Though there were a few moments where I wanted to make his penis into a stocking. I wasn’t too happy with him when he hurt my boy, Jackson. I think he need to do more grovelling before he made it up to Jackson. Surprisingly, I love Carina. I didn’t think I was going to like her as much as I did. I loved her personality and the mature way she carried herself.
Jackson’s, Jake’s and Carina’s sexual chemistry burned out of the pages. I admit that the scenes with them had me squirming and feeling hot. There were also moments that were so touching and crushed my heart. Jake’s mom was the best. I loved that David being the voice of reason and looking after Jackson. Andrew became an instant favorite. I shouldn’t be surprise since he’s Jackson’s little brother. Fiona Cole can’t write a character that’s so lovable and not expect to want more. He needs his book.
4.5 loving stars
So much anticipation and heart racing moments in one story! I could not wait for Jake and his truth to come out! This was an amazing read about what it’s like to discover who you are regardless of who you love. I loved Carina and hope there is so much more to be told regarding her life. This was steamy and had it’s sad and happy moments and moments that made you feel anger, all the emotions that draw you in as a reader and let you connect to each character. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking for a hot romance to indulge in! Thanks for writing such an amazing story Fiona!
Whoa. Talk about one of the best one-handed reads I’ve had the extreme pleasure to enjoy. The Lovers is unbelievably sexy. Unbelievably erotic. And extremely well-written. Fiona Cole knows how to turn up the heat while giving us a story that is believable and full of heart. I honestly thought it would just be a very wild m/m/f adventure but I didn’t count on the gut-wrenching emotions this kind of arrangement would invoke. And neither did Carina, Jake and Jackson.
Jackson. I wanted to find out his story since meeting him in Voyeur. I knew there was so much more behind his ‘carefree’ exterior. His hidden pain and his past play a huge part in this book. There is a true connection between him and both Carina and Jake right from the start as they embark on this new sexual adventure. And I was immediately caught up in this forbidden kind of triangle and the feelings just below the surface that couldn’t be denied. The looks between Jake and Jackson. Their past finding it’s way to their present. With Carina in the middle of all the hard-bodied goodness, not knowing just how far this arrangement would take them.
I was continually surprised at the turns this book made. I loved that all 3 were strong-willed and determined to find the balance missing in their lives. I didn’t foresee how it might all turn out and I was glad of that. The Author does a great job providing the right amount of angst when needed with the ability to get Jake, Carina and Jackson to finally own their feelings and find a way to move forward. I appreciated that she didn’t make it easy for her characters and that they all had to dig deep and attempt to figure out a new norm.
The sex is off the charts white hot and each and every scene was both necessary and addicting. All 3 needed each other in different ways and their time in and out of the bedroom solidified that. There is also a bit of humor that can only be shared by old friends and lovers and it is perfectly placed.
The ending is truly beautiful and I’m happy with the way things turned out. Perhaps the amount of hurt thrown around would decimate most relationships but Carina, Jake and Jackson dig deep to salvage what they all worked so hard to build between each other. Their maturity is what makes this book work so well. They are all business people and even when they don’t know what they truly want, they at least try to decipher their feelings as best they can. I really do adore them all with Carina being the hellfire neither man can resist. I loved her spirit and her desire to show up her chauvinistic father. With her penchant for naughty, she is quite the woman.
I do hope there is more in this universe of characters. Daniel, as the owner of Voyeur, is a solid force and I want to see more of him. In addition, without giving anything away, my wish is that the ‘odd man out’ gets their story told next. They deserve to find a bit of happy too.
I sincerely love this book and the passion that was a part of every page. Whether it was satisfying or distressing, it simply worked and I’m happy to have the chance to experience it.
Cards of Love: The Lovers is the ultimate in tantalizing and heartwarming, which is clearly a combination you don’t find everyday. And worthy of a huge 5+ stars!
I have a confession to make. This was my very first MMF read…and I loved it. So hot!
Jake and Jackson used to be best friends in college. Due to some drinks, one night something happens between them and Jake skedaddles out of there. Their friendship kind of just dies there. Fast forward five years and Jake is engaged to his childhood friend Carina. His career is in a great place and his life is set. Enter Jackson. All the feelings he had felt that night come back but how can he feel that for a man when he is not gay? Carina’s fantasy of a threesome with two men comes true and they become a thruple. It is so hot, steamy, and sexy I cannot even. The raw emotions written, hit me hard. I felt their pain and anguish. Their jealousy and love. I felt it all and it was amazing. I highly recommend this read!
Wow Fiona has done it again this story is steamy there is a bit m/m but you just need to read it I promise you will flipping love it! Remember Jackson from voyeuer well he makes a huge appearance in this book we find out who he loves and there’s a huge love Triangle! You have Jake & Carina they each have a fantasy and Jackson and Jake used to be besties what happens when they run back into each other! Who will Jake choose!
What a fabulously sexy raw read! Jackson, Carina and Jake get ready for a wild ride.
Jackson and Jake have a college past, friends that maybe could have should have maybe been more. Years later and Jackson and Carina are a predictable couple, friends that have turned lovers but Carina has always thought that it could be so much more. Yes their sex life is amazing but something is missing.
Jake has never forgotten his connection with Jackson imagine his surprise when he is contracted to work on a project with a couple……yes Carina and Jackson. This was a sexy, endearing, self awakening journey of exploration. Loved it !!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Holy hell’s bells! I freakin’ loved this story hard! So many ups and downs and all the feels! I fell in love with all of the characters instantly. So much passion and intense feelings with them. And not to mention off the charts HOT! This book wasn’t a slow burn. It was an all in melt your panties right off! Fiona has made her way to the top of my must read authors and this book just proves why yet again. Completely addicting story and I devoured it in a few hours because I just couldn’t stop reading! I’m finding it so easy to give this book 5 stars and if I could give more I would!
This book was all kinds of taboo and forbidden, in the very sexiest of ways! Lots of hotness, but a real angsty filled treasure with layer upon layer getting peeled away to open fresh feelings, fresh wounds. Its definitely a break it down and rebuild it (in the very best way!) kind of book. The journey they go through, especially Jake just rips your heart out for him. Tears of frustration and joy in equal measure, I could not put it down. Absolutely loved it.
5 heart wrenching, painfully hot stars
This book. Wow.
Things you need to know…
It’s a love story. I’d even say epic!
It’s a MMF ménage book.
It’s extremely hotttttt
Characters:
Jake
Carina (Jake’s Fiancé)
Jackson (Jake’s bff from college and you’ve met him previously in Voyeur)
What to say and keep it spoiler free…
Jake & Carina are life long friends, their fathers started a company together and always joked they’d get married one day.
Fast forward 20 years and they are in fact engaged.
They have a very adventurous sex life.
They get a contract to assist Voyeur in opening an adjacent bar, Voy.
During the research period they discuss some of their fantasies…
What ensues is total smoking hot mmf activity.
I highly recommend.
This book went directions I did see.
In fact, I highly recommend ALL of Ms Cole’s books!!
Can be read as a stand alone.
But Jackson is a secondary character in Voyeur.
PS: the song Happier by Marshmello & Bastille sums these characters up for me. Legitimately wanting each other to be happy…
Fiona Cole
I realllyyyyyy enjoyed this. Super hot. When I read voyeur I was so intrigued by Jackson’s character and I needed more of him. And boom The lovers was written and we got more Jackson but seriously guys grab this if you like threesomes or MM stuff then you’ll love this. I’d have to say this might be my new fav by her.
This is the first book by Fiona that I have read. But it definitely will not he the last. These characters and this story are so real that it was more than I ever thought it would be. It hits so close to home for people. People I know. People who share similar story lines. This book is raw and real. Happy, sad, dirty and funny. It has it all. Jake, Carina and Jackson are hot hot hot.
What I took from this story. Never let other thoughts and actions make your decisions for you. Who cares what other people think. The decision is yours. The life is yours. Do what you want no matter what others say. And why do we judge? Why do we worry about what other think, feel, do? Just… why?? Is that what our purpose is? I don’t think so. I believe in doing what is right, for us. To love who we love. To do what we want to do. No matter what anyone else says, thinks or does. This story was beautiful. Love and loss. Heartache and heartbreak. And forgiveness. That’s the other thing. Forgiveness. Most everything is forgivable. Just because it hurts now doesn’t mean it’s going to hurt forever. Just because something was done does not mean it was done with purpose. There is almost always a reason. It just takes patience and hope and love.
Ever since I read the blurb for this book I was dying to read it. I knew it was going to be hot AF and oh man was it but it was more than that. This story centers around Jake, Carina and Jackson. It’s about their relationship(s) and it’s about acceptance. Acceptance of others and most importantly yourself. Fiona Cole did an A-MAZ-ING job of weaving together all the pieces of this story to give us a beautiful HEA. I highly recommend this book and suggest that you not read it before going into work. Yea, it is that hot *fans self*
What I love most about the writing style of Fiona Cole is her ability to pull her readers into the story with her. All of my senses were on high alert while reading the story of Jackson, Carina, and Jake’s relationship. It was as if someone had managed to bring all of my blood to lay simmering just beneath my skin! I felt every raw emotion, every caress, every bold declaration, every heated exchange, and every tantalizing kiss.
It came as no surprise to me that I felt a connection to Jackson Fields after meeting him in her earlier book entitled Voyeur, but the draw to Jake Wellington and Carina Russo was also intense due to the angsty, forbidden storyline.
Like so many first sexual experiences, the feelings between college best friends Jake Wellington and Jackson Fields began with a game of Truth or Dare. Jackson is a confident guy, and has never felt the need to conceal his bi-sexuality. He lives his truth always. Jake, another prideful college man refuses to turn down a dare. When the two are dared to share a lip locking, passionate kiss, Jackson is all too eager to rise to the challenge and far be it from Jake to look weak in front of his peers. When the two friends share a kiss, sparks fly, and emotions run high…leaving Jackson high and dry for the next 5 years when Jake abruptly leaves school.
Fast forward 5 years, and Jake Wellington has recently become engaged to his childhood best friend, Carina Russo. The parents of the two have been life long friends given the business partnership between their fathers. The families are looking forward to turning over the reins to Jake and Carina after marriage merges the families. When a business arrangement brings Jackson into the same circle as Jake and Carina, Jackson must deal with his unrequited feelings that have persisted these last 5 years.
This story was as much about recognizing real love, as it was about erotica that embraces taboo and forbidden adult relationships. As an added bonus, I’ll say that this story did not play out as I suspected that it would. I love that fact! Keep me on my toes and keep me guessing Fiona!
While Jackson and Jake are both good men, and are easy to like, Carina is a very relatable heroine.
At the heart of this storyline, beats the fear of so many women looking to make a connection with someone…not being enough for the long haul through life. Losing the passion, and spending a lifetime in a luke warm romance with no hope for parole.
Make no mistake, Carina Russo is in love with Jake, her fiancé’ and best friend. They have fantastic chemistry and can’t seem to keep their hands off one another. The opening line to the book demonstrates this. “You up for a quickie in your office over lunch?”, asks Jake. Carina and Jake seemingly burn the house down with their insatiable lust for one another in the pages to follow, until something happens that plants doubt in Carina’s mind. She decides that in order to keep the home fires burning, that they need to add some spice…a spice named Jackson.
What follows after that decision is not only a blazing inferno M/M/F romance, but a well developed storyline that will enthrall you. The only thing that rang true louder than the lust here, was the angst. There were moments where I wondered if anyone would actually get a HEA. I was glued to this one! I honestly had no idea how things were going to go and I was so invested in all of them!! Gah….agony…lol. Fiona makes it hurt so good!
If you love forbidden, angsty, taboo reads, I urge you to one-click this one and hand your week-end over to Fiona, Jackson, Jake and Carina. Set the air conditioning on low, because your libido will be on HIGH! Great read, and another hit in my opinion!