(Suncoast Society series book #71)[Contemporary Consensual BDSM Romance, Menage a Trois Romance, M/M/M, fisting, sex toys, HEA]Kent was through with love and convinced one man could never satisfy him–or his “monster.” He took his pleasure from the sexy parties he threw for his friends, watching in silent envy as one after another paired off and found love. Meanwhile, an endless string of guys … endless string of guys parade through his own bed, while his heart remains completely walled off.
Tim and Paul accidentally fell together, but it was lust at first sight with love soon to follow. They both enjoy their sexy after-hours funtime. When Kent stumbles onto their games, it adds a delicious bonus to their business relationship and redefines the phrase “strange bedfellows.”
Except what starts as fun soon turns into more for Tim and Paul. They know Kent is scared of commitment and has shadows in his past. So does Tim. Can Paul show both men this could be forever, and can they win not only Kent’s trust, but his heart, before it’s too late?
Series Note: Most of the Suncoast Society series books are standalone works, but are best read in order to avoid spoilers and not miss any background information. You can find a full series listing page, including trivia about the series, on Tymber’s website. Please see her Amazon author page for the link.
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I’ve had a soft spot for Kent since he showed up in the Suncoast Society series and have always wondered what his story was. Now we know! The story starts with Paul and Tim and we get the story of their relationship and then Kent enters. He’s been hurt badly in the past and is “through with love” but will he change his mind when he gets involved with Tim and Paul. I got a little emotional reading read this. Kent seems happy but is very good at hiding his emotions! But he starts getting attached to Tim and Paul and gets scared. He doesn’t do love anymore. Tim has also been hurt in the past but him and Paul are happily married and are loving it. Is there room for Kent? Will Kent and Tim be able to work things out? Paul wants both of them and he sets about working on that! This was such a good story that I went back and read it again.
Suncoast Society, Book #71. Past trauma meets present inferno, but just who and what will survive?
SPOILER ALERT: IT’S HELPFUL TO READ STEADY RAIN, INDIFFERENCE OF HEAVEN, AND LIKE THE SEASONS (BOOKS 67, 68, AND 69, RESPECTIVELY) FOR THE BACKSTORY OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS IN THIS BOOK. IF YOU HAVEN’T READ THESE BOOKS, THIS REVIEW MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.
Kent Corwin learned long ago he’ll never find love. It may be fine for others but never him. His first love proved no one can ever handle his “monster.” So he’s built a wall around his heart and, in the process, a very successful business. He’s satisfied with what he has. Or is he? Paul Sauer’s also successful, having started a small but prosperous software company. But his love life is nonexistent. When Paul meets Kent, they find their companies complement each other perfectly, and a close business relationship is born. Enter Tim Sandberg. Paul is Tim’s boss. Paul’s gay. Is Tim? And while Paul may be the boss at work, he’s definitely submissive. But he has no Dom. Every instinct tells both men they need to stay as far from each other as they can. But a chance encounter at a private club fans attraction into instant lust, putting everything, including Paul’s business, at risk. Falling in lust is one thing. Can this be more? The odds are incalculably stacked against these two in every way. Is it possible it can work? As years pass, Tim, Paul, and Kent form an even closer business relationship. Then Kent invites the men to one of his private parties where anything goes. Tim and Paul have been together for years, completely devoted to each other. A party like this will have consequences. Just what does this mean? How far are these three willing to go? Kent’s made it clear his heart’s off limits. Fun and games are one thing. But what about Tim and Paul’s hearts? When disaster strikes, it will take everything each of these men has to find their way through the maze set before them. Can any of them come through intact? Will Paul and Tim survive? What about Kent? In the end, will all three find themselves through with love?
For me, the intensity and complexity of Kent, Tim, and Paul and their relationships are what drew me in from the first page. This is one of Ms. Dalton’s most unexpected books. To understand Kent, Tim, and Paul, you have to know both their past and present. While I’m not usually a fan of books where the timeline goes back and forth between the past and present, it’s essential in this one. Kent’s personality is literally forged in the fires of past trauma. Tim and Paul’s dynamic and their love are based on events you’d never understand without knowing how they met, what brought them together, and what their love is based on. Without knowing the past, the present would make no sense. The plot of this story is riveting. It’s also a bit of a departure for Ms. Dalton but, as always, it’s a fascinating look into a beautiful lifestyle that’s misunderstood by many. Tim and Paul’s devotion to each other is truly inspirational. The trust they have is incredibly rare. Kent is genuine, friendly and devoted to caring for his friends. In many ways, he’s the consummate matchmaker. But, under the surface, he’s so very damaged. In my opinion, it’s Kent and his trauma that ultimately make this story. Ms. Dalton has again crafted a story that’s filled with complexity and yet also incredibly simple in the most basic of ways. I truly loved this story! Thank you, Ms. Dalton! You’ve again written a captivating book that deserves nothing less than five stars.
A final note. This is an ADULT book. It contains explicit language and sexual scenes. If you don’t enjoy this genre, this may not be the book for you. There are book synopses and reviews available on Goodreads and (Amazon) all booksellers’ websites. Use these resources. DON’T LEAVE A NEGATIVE REVIEW WHEN YOU KNOW YOU WON’T ENJOY THE BOOK. It’s not fair to the author. She works hard to provide a quality work product. If you know you’ll object to a book’s subject matter before you buy it, you’re doing yourself and the author an extreme disservice.
Thanks for reading my review and happy reading!