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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Fiona Cole is one of the only authors who can make me equal parts horny & emotional !!! She’s a word wizard I swear. This one is not your average MMF – it’s so much more. So many feels, so much history and chemistry so hot that it might just blow up your kindle. Straight into my 2018 Favourites for this little bundle of deliciousness!!
I fell in love with Jackson’s character in Voyeur. I knew there was more to this dirty boy than met the eye and I was right. This is his story. His love story. Not always pretty and not always nice but isn’t that the case with all the best love stories. I think so.
You definitely get the heat you’d expect from a MMF read but because it’s Fiona, you also get that balanced with delicious angst and a dash of pain. Everyone deserves their HEA, but will they get it? A story where a simple game of truth or dare changes three people’s lives forever. Filthy Perfection!
Holy hell this book is HOT HOT HOT !!!!! This is an amazing story that explores the inner turmoil in coming to terms with your true happiness and being at peace with who you are. I was hooked from the very first chapter until the very last word. You feel the joy, lust, conflict, happiness and heart break Jake, Carina & Jackson go through. I loved the multiple point of view storytelling so you know exactly what each character is feeling.
This is a definite MUST READ!!!!!
Easily in my top 5 books for the year!!!!! Fiona Cole is a 1 click author for me, so any chance to read and review her books–yes please!
Jackson, Jake and Carina–what can I say but holy hotness!
I loved Jackson in Voyeur (another top read of the year) and this book was amazing.
Jackson and Jake had a moment in college after being friends for a handful of years, that ended their friendship. Flash forward to now and Jake is engaged to Carina. Carina wants more and a simple game of truth or dare at a harmless dinner changes everything.
Now the two are three and feelings are flying everywhere. Sexy times are steamy oh so steamy.
Question is will they go back back to being a couple and a single person or will they stay a group of 3?
This book was fantastic. If I could give it 10 stars I would. I never wanted the story to end and I didn’t know how I wanted it to end, but I think they way it did was perfect.
I hope in some future we see more of Jackson, Jake, and Carina as well as Oaklyn and Callum.
As soon as I found out this book was about Jackson from Voyeur (another phenomenal Fiona Cole book that I highly recommend), I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it!! Fiona Cole wrote another fantastic and addicting book that left me more than 100% satisfied. The Lovers is a delectable, intoxicating and erotic novella that I just could not put down. I don’t think I have enough words to describe how ridiculously hot, steamy and panty dripping (yep I said it) The Lovers is.
What I loved the most about The Lovers is, the storyline is more than just about sex. It’s not your typical M/M/F story as there is deep romantic element to it with a unique spin on the threesome aspect. As one would expect, their relationship was complex at times which included several different emotions that they had to navigate through. I enjoyed every single moment from The Lovers from beginning to end. The ending is absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way. It’s definite must read.
I was waiting for Jackson’s story since I met him in Fiona’s novel VOYEUR. Once I knew she was releasing his story, I knew I had to read it. Since reading VOYEUR, I was in love of Fiona Cole’s writing and I couldn’t wait to read this new story.
THE LOVERS is more than just Jackson’s story, it is also Jake’s, Jackson’s best friend from college. It was about his acceptance and him finding what he really wants for his life. Jackson always knew what he wanted, and he wants Jake, no matter if he hurts himself in the process, so through Carina (Jake’s fiance) he finds a way to be with Jake in the only way he can. A simple game of “truth or dare”, has these three in a relationship none of them expected. But unfortunately, when three people are involved, there’s a risk of someone feeling like the ‘third wheel”. Someone is gonna head up getting hurt.
This is a M/M/F story that will make you warm in the night. *wink* But there is more to it than that, there is angst, love, and hurt, but it’s very deliciously balanced by the authors flawless writing. If you love an emotional and steamy ride, this book is for you. Full of desire and passion, but also with internal struggles and pain that will make you love all the characters and wish the best for them. I can’t be more grateful how the author ended this story and I can’t wait for more about the characters who also deserve their HEAs.
Holy Hotness! This book was scorching!! Good God, Fiona Cole… WOW. The Lovers was so hot I needed to sit on an A/C vent.
If I thought Oaklyn and Callum were hot in Voyeur, they didn’t even hold a candle to Jackson, Jake and Carina in this hella steamy MMF menage. If I had been reading an actual book with pages, instead of a kindle, I’m pretty sure the pages would’ve incinerated from the intense fire and passion burning from The Lovers, also making my heart and my panties melt along the way.
I freaking loved this book! The author drew me in from the very beginning and made me fall in love with all three of these characters. So many emotions were poured into the pages making it so much more than an off the charts sizzling treat. I had ALL THE FEELS!
This wasn’t your typical MMF menage. This book was about finding yourself, being comfortable with who you are, being brave and following your heart. I won’t give any spoilers away, but it’s definitely unlike any menage book I’ve read before. The outcome was so much more than I even expected. There was so much angst and passion and heartbreak woven into these pages that had me enraptured from start to finish.
I have devoured two of Fiona Cole’s books this week, having not read her before, and I can firmly say after finishing The Lovers she will be definitely going on my author favorites list. I love her writing style and the depth and the amount of emotions she pours into her characters bringing them to life from the pages. Add the thigh-quivering sexy times into the mix and we have ourselves a winner folks!
This book was so much more than a MMF book. It’s a book of love and friendship and figuring out who you are in the world around you.
Jake, Carina and Jackson have such a dynamic relationship. Jake is loyal and caring to everyone. Carina loves her best friend dearly, Jackson is loyal as well and missing his best friend.
This book has all the feels! Love, steam, friendships, wonderful family characters- where sometimes when are honest with yourself- you hurt and the people around you hurt. The honesty and caring was intense, heartbreaking and beautiful- yet real!
5 STARS FOR THE LOVERS!! Feels, Feels and more Feels!! This book touched my heart in the deepest areas, it squeezed, slapped and hugged my heart. Carina, Jake and Jackson are dying to tell you their their relationship, which is beautiful, trying and full of heartache. Fiona Cole pours her heart into these characters and they become part of your family, you will feel all their emotions with happiness, tears and anger. I highly recommend this book, it is PHENOMENAL!!
Wow! The Lovers is an intense roller coaster of emotion and erotic love! This is one of the first MMF books I’ve read and it had me clutching my Kindle throughout. Fiona Cole wrung every bit of love and angst and heartache and ultimate happiness out of me while reading this book. Definitely a book to read over and over!
Oh wow Fiona Cole. This book is a beautifully written love story that is so basic and so complex at the same time that you will be left with a wrung out heart at the end. First of all, this is a MMF story that has some of the hottest, sexiest love scenes between three people that your panties will be melting from the get go. Secondly, the love story this book tells is about discovering and realizing who you are is not defined by who you love. And finally, can someone forgive enough to move past the hurt to the love that is there through and through? Yes, this story is about the most basic feeling people have between each other, love, but it is really about so much more. And the more will have to be given to you through this wonderful story.
Truth or Dare? Truth. This was my first read by Fiona Cole. And it won’t be my last!
Truth or Dare? Truth. This book had my attention from the begging to the very end. It was hotter then h*ll . But there was more to the story then just the sex. It was also about finding oneself and being true to yourself and to those that you love.
Truth or Dare? Truth: Truth. This book was filled with angst. Off the charts sex scenes. And will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. My heart just broke for Jackson. I just wanted to reach through the pages and hold him. But then reach through the pages and slap Jake for being so selfish at times. And then Carina I wanted to shake her for being so clueless. LOL!
Truth or Dare? Dare. I dare you to read this book!!!! It is definitely a MUST read.
Gahhhh! This is my first read by Fiona Cole and all I can say is, where has she been my whole life? Cards of Love: The Lovers is a delicious MMF read that is part of a multi author project. I have been blessed to have read several in the Cards of Love series and The Lovers is one of my favorites, hands down. Fiona Cole, weaves a deliciously emotional, angsty, heartfelt, sexy tale of forbidden yearning. This the story of Jackson, Jake and Carina. It’s complicated, heartbreaking and complex! Jake and Carina are a couple who seemingly have it all, but when Jackson, Jake’s college best friend comes back into his life, Jake is forced to deal with feelings about Jackson that he as been trying hard to surpress all these years. The Lovers is an emotional, erotic journey of self discovery that you do not want to miss. 5+ stars!
Words cannot express how much I absolutely loved this book and the adventure it took me on. The author did such a brilliant job developing the three main characters and this story line. I felt the characters had natural reactions to many of the circumstances going on which made them that much easier to relate to. WHile it isn’t an original story line I think it is still magnificent with the insight she provided into their thinking and feelings. And while there were a lot of feelings for me in this book HOLY HOTNESS!!! The thought the author took to writing some of these scenes just fan me off now.
What a story this was! The book starts off with the happy couple, Carina and Jake to a happy threesome with Jackson. Their relationship gets complicated in this MMF story. It’s emotional and heartbreaking. Some will win and some will lose. Fiona Cole has certainly outdone herself.
Review copy was received for an honest opinion.
I don’t even know what to say about this book.
Is it super hot? Yes.
Is it steamy? Yes.
Does it push some conventional boundaries? Yes.
Is it so so soooo much more than a sexy book? Oh, for sure.
It’s about being truthful. With others, and oneself. It’s about the bravery to live that truth. And it is about those that help us get there, that watch us stumble and accept us when we get up and speak our truth, and admit we need some help to live it.
Jake, Jackson and Carina have walked into my heart, and they won’t likely leave soon.
Fiona Cole is truly masterful in packing emotion, truth, vulnerability and honest, complex characters all in a flirty, fun, steamy hot story. Enjoy, and if you want, think some more about it later. What more could you want?
Damn, Fiona Cole is traveling fast to the top of my favorite authors who write angsty, hot as hell stories. The Lovers is my new favorite M/M/F…turned M/M book! Jackson and Jake go way back as former best friends in college until one game of truth or dare turned their relationship into something much more. I love that Jackson is proud and not ashamed of his sexual orientation and it breaks my heart when he gets hurt. And poor Jake. He’s confused and doesn’t understand the depth of his feelings for Jackson, when he also loves women. He can’t help but freak out a bit. Fast forward and a chance business deal has the two men meeting again, and the attraction is stronger than ever. Enter Jake’s fiancé Carina, and their desire to spice up their sex life and you can imagine from there…All three characters were written so well, and so likeable, even when you wanted to slap them around a bit! There are no bad guys here, just three people who are only trying to do the right thing when it comes down to it. Carina is a fierce, beautiful, intelligent woman and I hope we get more of her in the future! Jake and Jackson…swoon. Two strong-willed, dominant men. Yes please! Bravo Fiona. 5 stars for The Lovers!
I’ve been trying to write this review for a few days now and I just can’t find the words to describe how great this book is. I honestly don’t know how any words can do this book justice.
When I first heard that The Lovers would be a MMF story I was a little bit reluctant to read it because I’m not someone who reads a lot of MMF books. I mean I love MM and MF but with three people I’m always a little bit reluctant. But I knew that whatever Fiona Cole writes I would love it, and The Lovers has been no exception. Believe me when I say The Lovers is just THE BEST! It’s so much more than I expected and I totally fell in love with Carina, Jackson and Jake. They stole my heart immediately.
The Lovers is definitely a masterpiece. The emotions and the interaction between the characters were over the top. It’s a spectacular book! Carina, Jackson and Jake were just extraordinary characters. All well though through and incredibly written. I could really feel the connection between them all as well as their own personalities. The character development in this book is great. I loved reading and growing with these characters and seeing how they changed and became more than either of them ever expected. I loved reading about their relationship and emotions as they start their journey together. It’s a beautiful and heartfelt story and I knew that with Fiona Cole I would be in for a roller-coaster of emotions.
The Lovers is not just very emotional, but unbelievably sexy. The scenes between Carina, Jackson and Jake had my pants on fire. Fiona Cole just manages to give us yet another addicting story with these three characters.
This story is everything!! By far one of the best MMF/discovering yourself/owning your sexuality books I’ve read. EVER! Between Jackson and Jake the hotness was epic! Add in Carina as the third person, or not, it doesn’t really matter because the sex-o-meter was all up in the area of uncomfortably warm and wet panties HOT no matter who was doing who! In other words, the sex was amazing! Many many couples will benefit from this book. Lottttttsa babies gonna be coming in about 9 months. Just sayin.
The story is a superb mix of MF, MMF, MM with all the warm fuzzy feels as well as heartbreak.There were parts where I just wanted to sob because I hurt for ALL of them.
I read Voyeur so I had already met Jackson and absolutely fell in love with him. But I really don’t feel like it would make or break the story if you choose to read this by itself. I had a small struggle with the Jackson/Jake names being so similar. I found when I would start a new POV I really had to focus on who’s head we were in. And yeah, there were times I had to go back and re-read a passage or two so I could follow the conversation between the characters better.
If you enjoy MM/MMF stories, this is an absolute MUST DO!!!
This book. Wow. The Lovers is extraordinary and absolutely fantastic!! It is sexy, hot, erotic, intense, passionate, sensual…….seriously, the heat coming from Jackson, Jake, and Carina is on a completely different level than I have read about in quite some time. I couldn’t get enough of them all together or separate.
Whether it was because of the personal struggles Jackson, Jake, or Carina were dealing with or the struggles they faced while trying to navigate a sexual relationship between all three of them, my heart just hurt for them so many times. Each of them was dealing with some serious issues that caused plenty of heartache, and as much as they all enjoyed playing together, someone was bound to get hurt. Plenty of tears were shed while reading this book (along with quite a few laughs – Andrew, I love that guy!)….as the emotions the characters were feeling, I felt too.
I wasn’t completely sure which direction the author was going to take us with these three, but I can say that I was totally in love with how things turned out. It’s a wonderful tale of friendship, forgiveness, acceptance, and most of all love. The Lovers has gone straight into my top 5 reads of 2018.
4.5 stars- This is the first book by Fiona Cole that I have read, but I highly doubt it will be my last. What a wonderful, but heartbreaking story all at the same time. I loved how the book was told from Carina, Jake and Jackson’s points of view as it gave a lot of insight that would have been missed otherwise. I loved these characters, but at tines wanted to choke them too, they were all so caring and wonderful sometimes to their own detriment, but in the end I think it all worked out as it should have. The sex scene’s were incredibly hot and so well written, I am pretty certain my kindle was smoking a few times. Can’t wait to read more books by this author. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book for an honest review