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My hook today comes from my new boxed set of three-way romance stories, Triad. This is a short snippet from Sharing Leah, which looks at the very real issues of jealousy and conflict in a threesome.
Blurb for Sharing Leah
How can she choose between her husband and her master?
Some women might think Leah's existence heavenly – shared by two sexy men who both adore her. Ten years married to lusty, artistic Daniel, she still finds ecstatic release in surrendering to her master Greg.
But Daniel’s and Greg’s jealousy and possessiveness have made Leah's life a hell. They bring out the worst in each other. And in some sense, it’s all her fault. If she loved only one of them, if she made a choice, that would be that. In theory, at least.
Unable to bear the continuous conflict, she escapes to the beautiful Maine coast to ponder her future. Gradually she realizes that she cannot live without either of her lovers. But if the two men can't settle their differences, how can she bear to live with them?
The Hook
The acid in his voice when he mentioned Daniel ate straight into Leah’s soul. She rolled off the bed and tried to untangle her clothes.
“Don’t be like that.”
“Like what?”
“You know what I mean. You both agreed. To be civil to each other. To share me.”
“Hey, I’m perfectly polite to him in public. But you can’t blame me for being bitter. You love me, but you’re married to him.”
“I love Daniel, too.”
“It’s not the same.”
“No, you’re right, it’s not the same. That doesn’t mean it isn’t real.”
“He doesn’t satisfy you. Only I know how to give you what you really need.”
Leah’s eyes grew damp. “He gives me things that you could never understand, Greg.”
“That pussy? Hah!” Greg’s scorn did not hide his hurt.
“That’s enough. If you don’t like the situation here, you can leave.”
“And have you come running to me every few months, the way you used to? Looking for a bit of rough love?”
“I wasn’t the only one who wanted those visits.” Leah buttoned her blouse, then sank back down onto the bed.
Greg brooded for a while. “No, you’re right. At least now I get to see you every day. It kills me, though.” He clutched at her arm, looking so wounded and desperate that Leah was afraid for him. “Sometimes I think I can’t stand it any more. You’re mine, Leah. Mine!”
Leah pulled away from Greg as gently as she could. She stroked his cheek. “Yes, I’m yours. But I’m also his.”
She left as quickly as she could, buttoning up as she fled. She couldn’t bear to see the fury and despair that twisted his features. He still didn’t comprehend that his pain hurt her worse than any agony he could ever inflict deliberately.
Buy Links
Free on Kindle Unlimited!
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCT7NC8C
Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DCT7NC8C
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DCT7NC8C
Add on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217367481-triad
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1 comment:
I like that she's honest with him and doesn't give in to demands. Relationships -- all of them -- can be messy. You wrote with tension to let us feel the emotions of both characters.
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