Desert Menage Series by Shanyn Hosier

2011 Valley Forge RWA Sheila Award Finalist Secretary Beth Mitchell has a problem. A 6'2" gorgeous, blue-eyed problem. Office crushes universally suck, but she reckons hers truly takes the cake. For not only is sweet, charming John O'Brien her best friend at work, he's also taken. Not that it would matter if he wasn't, because to top it all off, John's gay. Or so Beth thought… until he asks her out on a date... more2011 Valley Forge RWA Sheila Award Finalist Secretary Beth Mitchell has a problem. A 6'2" gorgeous, blue-eyed problem. Office crushes universally suck, but she reckons hers truly takes the cake. For not only is sweet, charming John O'Brien her best friend at work, he's also taken. Not that it would matter if he wasn't, because to top it all off, John's gay. Or so Beth thought… until he asks her out on a date. And in the span of a few moments, all Beth's preconceived notions about John come tumbling down when he asks, "You understand people come in more flavors than just gay or straight, don't you?" Being raised in a small Midwestern town by a single mother gave Beth a solid grounding in realism and a strong work ethic, but did nothing to temper her driving ambition or quell her sense of adventure. So when John proposes something she never dared to imagine, Beth leaps at the opportunity, however untraditional, to be with him. Only John's boyfriend, medical resident Paul Atwater, isn't so sure. When Beth shows up at their apartment proposing they give nothing less than a triadic relationship a try, he thinks the whole thing's a recipe for disaster. He argues, "There's got to be more to a successful ménage-a-trois than a nine date plan!" For that's exactly the strategy Beth lays out. Nine Dates follows Beth, John, and Paul as they get to know each other. Tender romantic moments, steamy physical encounters, a strong dose of sarcasm, and brownies a la mode all feature heavily. Is it possible for a committed, monogamous relationship to welcome a new member, much less withstand the invasion? Is true love always the right path to follow? And just how complicated can things get? less

Saying "I love you" has never been easy for Dr. Paul Atwater. It took him years to say the words to the love of his life, John O'Brien. And yet, as they open their relationship to a vivacious blonde over the summer, Beth Mitchell seems determined to worm her way not only into his life, but into his cold, prickly heart as well. No matter how hard he tries to resist. Fearing exposure could ruin their careers, friendships, even family bonds, Paul and his lovers move forward cautiously... moreSaying "I love you" has never been easy for Dr. Paul Atwater. It took him years to say the words to the love of his life, John O'Brien. And yet, as they open their relationship to a vivacious blonde over the summer, Beth Mitchell seems determined to worm her way not only into his life, but into his cold, prickly heart as well. No matter how hard he tries to resist. Fearing exposure could ruin their careers, friendships, even family bonds, Paul and his lovers move forward cautiously. But regardless of their efforts to be discreet, prying eyes threaten to reveal their secret. Troubled romantic pasts come back to haunt them. Attempted blackmail by coworkers, a disapproving mother, and multiple bids to break up the threesome by Beth's friends all threaten the tender feelings and fragile trust starting to build between them. Facing the scrutiny of a judgmental world, will the triad buckle under the disapproval of their taboo relationship? Will jealousies and insecurities cause it to crumble from within? Or will they find the strength to choose this new and surprising love over careers, friends, even family? less

Love, marriage, and a family—it all sounds so simple, but not for an outlaw threesome. When John O'Brien met the love of his life, Paul Atwater, he knew they were meant to be together forever. Years later, when he met the girl of his dreams, Beth Mitchell, he was equally confident of their mutual destiny. Now that the three lovers have established a successful triadic relationship, what's to stop them from making their happily ever after official? Just about everything, as it turns out... moreLove, marriage, and a family—it all sounds so simple, but not for an outlaw threesome. When John O'Brien met the love of his life, Paul Atwater, he knew they were meant to be together forever. Years later, when he met the girl of his dreams, Beth Mitchell, he was equally confident of their mutual destiny. Now that the three lovers have established a successful triadic relationship, what's to stop them from making their happily ever after official? Just about everything, as it turns out. This isn't the first time John's had to drag Paul kicking and screaming into a deeper level of commitment. And while Paul can grudgingly admit the changes have consistently been improvements, it only makes him more certain their lucky streak is bound to run out that much sooner. Paul genuinely loves Beth, which has helped keep a damper on his jealousy so far. But she can give John the thing he now desperately wants—something impossible for Paul to compete with: a baby. Is marriage and starting a family next in the cards for our intrepid threesome? Or will this new phase of their unconventional relationship prove to be the one that finally sends Paul packing? And when all of John's careful plans prove inadequate in the face of tragedy, who will still be around to help pick up the pieces? less