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Tea For Three (2007)

by Anne Douglas(Favorite Author)

3.55 of 5 Votes: 3

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Loose Id, LLC

review 1: Ménage books are hard to pull off, imo, because there's a feeling of imbalance of power in the relationships. In a short word count, Ms. Douglas managed to create a loving adult relationship between the 3 protagonists. Even though the reader doesn't get to see the details, the story encompasses a longer period of time. And there is lots of open communication amongst all characters! I will be seeking more books by this author.
review 2: Jack and Craig are in love. They have been for a long time, and are completely secure in how they feel about each other and in the strength of their relationship. But since Craig's turned 30, he's begun to think a lot about "wanting it all". He seems to be yearning for something more, specifically a family. One night, while a... moret a bar, he meets an intriguing woman who is drinking along while her girlfriends dance and flirt on the dance floor. Craig has a brief conversation with her, and is definitely attracted, but their conversation is interrupted by Jack, and the woman slips away without Craig getting more than her first name, Wren.Three months later, Jack has just hired an expert to come in and help him devise strategies to grow his very successful gardening business. That expert is Wren Browne. Wren is a lovely, full sized woman, who uses a cane to walk after a horrible accident leaves her scarred. Wren and Jack hit it off immediately, and soon he tells Craig that he's become reacquainted with "his Wren". Soon Wren and the boys are going to movies and having dinner and becoming close. Wren wishes that she could find just one man who loved and supported her as much as these guys do each other.So imagine her surprise when she's out one night with just Craig and he kisses her. Granted, he'd had a bit too much to drink, so she blows it off as drunken experimentation. But soon after, Jack kisses her too, and she can't help but wonder what the heck is going on. Craig and Jack begin to talk, and realize that neither has told Wren that they are, in fact, bisexual, not homosexual. And although both kissed her, neither have said anything more to her about their relationship. After some soul searching, Craig and Jack decide to approach Wren to see whether she might be interested in initiating a sexual relationship between the three of them. Wren is shocked, and delighted, and terrified all at once. She agrees, but feels she has to be honest with the boys that she is a virgin, and see whether they are still interested in a relationship. Will the these three good friends be able to create a lasting relationship that fulfills all three?I read this book after receiving a recommendation on Twitter. Man, am I glad I did! I'd read two novellas by Ms Douglas in the past, and while there was a scene in one that completely squicked me out, I'd thought at the time that she had a terrific voice and that I should give her another chance. I'm really glad I had an opportunity to do so.Tea for Three maintains its focus squarely on the trio. There are no silly subplots. And what I really liked is that Craig and Jack's relationship is completely solid. And it remains so throughout the book. They don't waffle, they don't get jealous, they just communicate throughout the book. They talk about how they feel, they maintain their focus on being in love with one another, and slowly come to the realization that Wren enhances their feelings for each other. If I had any quibbles about the book, it was that Wren springs her impending move in to be lovers with two men on her family very suddenly, and they pretty much accept it immediately. If there was any potential to make for some interesting tension, it would have been there. That really is a minor quibble though. Overall, this book reads really well for a menage story. The book is full of emotion, a believable relationship evolution, and lots of spicy scenes.Tea for Three is a quick, entertaining and satisfying erotic romance. One fans of menage stories, with an emphasis on the m/m relationship will readily enjoy.Final grade: B less

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