Hannah Stewart doesn't have time for relationships. She's trying to get her adult novelty shop off and running., Even with her collection of sex toys at her disposal, she's hit a dry spell and wishes the sexy Mitchell Fredericks would help her out with it. But his roommate and business partner Ben Harrington also wants in on the action. She comes up with a proposition where everyone can have fun.

I had high hopes going into this story thinking it was going to be a poly marriage that held my attention. But unfortunately this story fell short for me. I felt the relationship between the 2 men was stronger and more meant to be than adding a female into the relationship. The story itself was still good, and it still was enjoyable.

A spicy good short story. First story I've read by Ms. Winters and good for the most part. a few minor flaws but nothing to distract from the story.

Three – Way Split is a realistic romance that features polyamory and how the strong, convincing characters handle the emotional and moral ramifications of such a relationship. The romance starts off a bit on the fun side when Hannah decides that monogamy is not for her and she wants more but doesn’t really want the whole committed relationship, while Mitchell and Ben have been ‘friends with benefits’ for years and are comfortable with that. The emotional turmoil and questioning of decisions made becomes complicated when Hannah enters into a relationship with Mitchell and Ben, all of the turbulence that these three experience is portrayed in such a way that it adds the realistic feel to the story. It gives an in depth look at just what the characters feel and how they handle what they go through.

The story is steady paced with lots of sweet, friendly elements as well scorching hot passionate scenes in a variety of ways while it also shows the characters in their lives with enough details to make it easy for the readers to get to know these characters and what makes them tick which in turn means that readers understand the decisions and turmoil that the characters undergo once entering into the polyamory relationship and since all three characters fight giving in to ‘love’ there’s plenty of suspense in the story as well as readers wonder if they can swallow their fear and reach for that happily ever after

This is a sweet and sexy story about the perks and perils of a love triad. It’s a well-written story that had me burning through the pages. The sexy times were particularly hot and descriptive. Kudos!

I received a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for a honest review.

This book took me by surprise. At first I was unsure of the writing style but by the end I really liked the characters and their story. It is plenty descriptive and very sexual but also develops the characters enough to like them all.
This is perfect for reading by the pool or beach and to just escape in to something fun!

I got an ARC in return for an honest review on NetGallery.

CW: graphic sex, negative reaction to someone coming out

I know I've gotten into reverse harem this year, which you could argue can be a form of polyamory, I'd say the subgenre is still very much a sensual/sexual fantasy geared towards women who like the idea of multiple men fawning over them. And who can blame them? It is a lovely fantasy! But I seem to have stumbled upon a menage romance that is actually about polyamory, where the two men are not there to worship the woman but actually have a relationship between them. And it helps to know that the author has actual experience with polyamory. Because the end result is a book that's both red-hot and pretty educational!

I think the first big thing to note about Three-Way Split is that the book is very heavy on the sex. I mean, I'm not going to complain because it was really sexy, but this definitely counts as erotic romance fiction because there is a lot of graphic sex that the plot relies very heavily on. As in, you wouldn't be able to have this story without the sex. That's not to say that there isn't a plot or deeper emotions, but the relationship between the three main characters is built first on the physical connection before emotions are layered on top, and because of who the characters are as people, they would not have been able to build up to their emotional honesty without first laying a foundation of mutual attraction.

In fact, that's what pleasantly surprised me about the book. At first, I thought this was turning out to be just a book about sex, be it sex between the woman and one man, between the two men, or between all three. Because the author put a lot of that in, and we're talking everything from anal to mutual masturbation to DP. And then the feelings slowly started to sneak in through moments of intimacy and self-doubt. And while the sex remained on the page and still hot as hell, so many emotions built up and exploded as time went on. Our three main characters each had reasons for not wanting a relationship, and they each had to confront their own personal demons – fear of abandonment, a need for independence, past hurts – before they could fully surrender to the inevitable relationship. Because it did really feel inevitable.

Like I said, this book was about real polyamory. In a very natural and easy to read way, the author explored the nature of one type of polyamorous relationship: the closed triad. (Yes, I did learn this term from the book!) Thanks to the influence of a secondary character doing a PhD on non-monogamous relationships, Hannah, Ben, and Mitchell were able to learn about polyamory and explore the possibilities while also showing the very real fears of people who are considering polyamory but aren't sure if it's right for them, or who have concerns about it. For example, one thing I would be afraid of is feeling like a third wheel, and that does come up. By reading this, I felt like I was being educated alongside the characters and able to work through my own questions. I was afraid that this wouldn't be a true representation of polyamory, and it probably won't represent everyone's experience of it, but it helped to read in the author's acknowledgements that she has personal experience, which helped me to trust in the lessons I learned while also having to mentally fan myself repeatedly while reading.

A special mention to something that I particularly enjoyed: the professions of each main character and how they intertwined so perfectly and creatively during the festival. It made me want to go to my nearest sex toy store and get to know the people who work there, for a start.

So if you like your books on the VERY spicy side and are curious about polyamory, take a bite out of this!

This is my first book by this author and I didn't know what to expect. It was a friends-to-lovers for all of the characters. I enjoyed the dialogue between all of the characters and the building of their romance. It was a steamy romance that I enjoyed.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher. Thank you!

This is a M/M/F romance of two friends who discover that there is more brewing than just the daily business. When a woman enters their lives, they will all be changed. What will happen when they discover they want more than just a casual relationship?

If you're looking for a romance with a character deciding if polyamory is what she's looking for this may satisfy that craving.

One of the better written menage a trois story that tackles topics likes polyamory and commitment. Written in an easy style with dynamic characters, it is a well fleshed out story with as much heart as heat.

The main characters shine in this story. They are thoroughly developed with interesting personalities and motivations. The heroine truly shines as a independent woman who embracing her sexuality and isn’t afraid to show it. She was both refreshing and outrageous. The only notable downsides are the heroine’s blatant aversion to commitment and the age old plot trope that comes with menage a trois. While some readers may enjoy the drama that ensues between a menage, for others who consistently read the genre, it can be tedious and repetitive to constantly read about characters who are averse to commitment and the others refuse to accept their feelings for another.

Overall, the story is engaging with a good plot and well written characters. Though it brings nothing new to the menage genre overall, it should be noted as one of the better entries in the genre.

Mitchell and Ben are best friends and on occasion more. Hannah wouldn’t mind joining in on Mitchell and Ben’s fun. None of them are looking for a relationship but what will happen when they fall into one? This is a fast-paced read with plenty of drama and emotion. I loved the characters and the story drew me in. I loved this menage read.

Decadently steamy! A story of three people, all strong and sassy in their own way, who find their way into a situation that none of them are sure how to handle at first. Hannah doesn't want to call it a relationship, Mitchell feels more than he'll ever admit, and Ben has been hurt before and is gun shy. Through sharing themselves with each other, an awakening of love and laughter leads them to a happiness none of them ever imagined. A solid story line with delectable characters. Must be okay with menage and M/M interactions to enjoy!

Adult novelty store owner Hannah Stewart doesn't do commitment, but she does enjoy sex ... a lot ... and for the last year, she's been lusting after Mitchell. They are friends around the neighborhood and at the community business meetings they both attend, but when they're alone, flirting commences.

Chef and pub owner Mitchell Fredericks loves running Mapleton Pub with his best friend and roommate Ben. They've been in each other's lives since high school and are now enjoying the good life of being successful business men. They are both bi-sexual, and in the last couple of years have been enjoying each other more than ever before, but Mitchell has also been yearning for Hannah.

Brewer and pub owner Ben Harrington hits on Hannah the minute he meets her, but he can tell there's spark there between her and Mitchell as well. His playful nature might be just what these two need to finally take it to the next level, and he hopes he'll be joining in!

This is my first book by this author and I was quite impressed with how the author dealt with the topic of polyamory. While it was sexy and hot, it also covered quite a bit about how polyamorous relationships work without managing to be too dry/preachy. I particularly liked how the relationships between the three characters were handled - and handled as four distinct relationships: Hannah and Ben, Hannah and Mitchell, Ben and Mitchell and the three of them (the triad).

Each of the three brings some emotional baggage into the relationship/relationships - Hannah is independent almost to the point of self-destruction. Ben's previous failed relationship causes him to put up a barrier to intimacy. Mitchell, while dominant sexually, is probably the one person most open to having a relationship, but clearly has insecurities about being ultimately rejected.

I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for future books from this author!

*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

**I received a ARC copy of Three-Way Split from Entangled Publishing Scorched and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review**

Three-Way Split by Elia Winters is the beginning of her Comes in Threes series and even though she's an author that's new to me I thought I'd give this book a try. Even though it has two sexy guys and the girl they lust after it did take awhile to heat up for me.

Both Ben Harrington and Mitchell Fredericks are friends with Hannah Stewart they both longingly look at Hannah Stewart. Mitchell's a chef at his restaurant and best friend Ben who loves making a good ale at his brewery. They've been friends with benefits for awhile but when Hannah's BFF Lori suggests a Polyamory meeting it makes them wonder if the three friends can expand their relationship. But first both men need to sit down and look at their own feelings for each other.

Hannah Stewart runs a sex shop, Yes Please but her rent has increased to a point that it will most likely have to go out of business. When Mitch and Ben offer to combine both food, ale and her toys when Lori holds her meeting she jumps at a chance to make some money. She values their friendship and cares deeply for both men. But she also wonders if they could also explore a menage as long as no one gets hurt. First she needs to find another space to lease, when Mitch offers to help she refuses until all 3 bring the unused space above Ben's brewery to the table.

I read this in pretty much one 4 hour sitting and am willing to see if the next book might get better so I'm giving this a high 4 star rating total.

Three-Way Split is a sexy as hell polyam romance with a lot of heart. Elia Winters’s first Comes in Threes book is positively scorching, but it’s the characters and the way they approach their relationships that really makes this story stand out.

Hannah is a fiercely independent owner of an adult store. She’s smart, knowledgeable, flirty and fun, but she also has very realistic struggles, insecurities, and fears. At the beginning of the story, she has the hots for both Ben and Mitchell, but she doesn’t want things to be any deeper than some very hot fun and friendship for the three of them because she’s afraid of having her heart broken. Like Hannah, Ben guards his heart closely. He’s been burned badly by an ex and though he and Mitchell have been friends with benefits for a couple of years, he won’t let things go any farther. Ben is brilliant and so charming that I couldn’t help but smile whenever he was on the page. As with Hannah, I was really rooting for Ben to open up because it’s clear he, Hannah, and Mitchell could have something special. Which brings me to the third member of the triad: Mitchell. If I had to pick a favorite character in this book it would definitely be the quietly dominant chef. Mitchell is perhaps the most openly vulnerable of the three of them; he clearly wants a relationship but is careful not to ask for more than Ben or Hannah think they can give. Mitchell isn’t perfect, but he’s pretty much everything a person could ask for in a partner, only he doesn’t quite see how special he is which just grabbed my heart.

As individuals, Mitchell, Ben, and Hannah are compelling characters. When they get together, either in twos or threes, Three-Way Split is seriously hot. A fun, sex-positive m/m/f erotic romance would be enough, but what took this book to the next level was the way it discussed polyamory. It’s not just hot times in the bedroom (among other places) and I loved the realism woven into the fantasy. As Hannah, Ben, and Mitchell become more serious, they take the time to learn more about polyamory, what it means, and how to communicate with your partners, especially when it comes to your wants, fears, expectations, and feelings. This gives the book and the love stories such wonderful depth and works perfectly with the kinky good times. The only downside of Three-Way Split is that I finished it wanting the next Comes in Threes book because I loved the characters and romances in this one so much.

I received an ARC of this book to read from NetGalley to read in exchange for a fair review. Three Way Split by Elia Winters is the first book in her Comes In Three Series. I had just finished reading a a super depressing book and was looking for something lighthearted and this book was a perfect antidote to the previous one. Mitchell Fredericks and Ben Harrington are best friends, business partners and for the past couple of years casual lovers. Hannah Stewart is not looking for anything other than a friends with benefits situation, she’s been flirting with Mitchell in the hopes that he might be interested and when she learns that Ben is part of the equation it fascinates her. These three have their various reasons for not wanting to commit but when they are together its highly combustible ... and what if? Super Steamy Publishing Date August 20, 2018. #ThreeWaySplit #NetGalley

Wow I am very new to world polyamory relationships in romance (didn't know there was a name for it.lol) and found this a little intimidating at first....This is was a mix of romance and MMF erotica and was such a really good story, I was not expecting to enjoy this novel as much as I did.
The characters all had great chemistry between them and I really enjoyed the unfolding of their relationships and the way the author dealt with the idea of being in this type of relationship. It is fun fiction...

4.5***** This is was a mix of romance and MMF erotica and was such a great story, I wasn't expecting to enjoy this novel as much as I did.
Mitchell and Ben are in a undefined relationship , both wanting different things or so it seems. Along comes Hannah who both guys are interested in. And so begins the start of a potential unconventional relationship. The characters all had fabulous chemistry between them and I really enjoyed the unfolding of their relationships and the way the author dealt with the idea of being in a polyamory relationship (I never knew it had a name).
I loved how each character had to deal with their own issues both as a person and in terms of being in a relationship. I had to keep reading this book to see how it all turned out.

Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing - Scorched for a copy in return for an honest review.

Easy read. Loved the dynamic between the character and their different personalities. I did find it slightly predictable but the racy scenes were well written

This was interesting and fun, but I had several issues with it, even for being erotica. I just couldn’t get past the insta-love. Even if two of the main characters have been pining after each other for so long, the fact that they just so happened to be wanting the same things came too easily and bugged me. The sex scenes were hot nonetheless, and the story was cute and quirky.