X Marks the Spot follows a girl named Abi on her journey through a love triangle with her husband, Liam, that she wanted a divorce and is waiting on his signature, and her friend, Del, that she loved since college.
On a positive note, the sex scenes were very steamy and made the reader almost wish to be in Abi's spot, just for that second. But, in my opinion this book stayed very stagnant for it's entirety. It most definitely had potential as it started, but soon just stopped increasing any excitement I had going further on. The way that the POV changed also seemed quite odd to me as it was very confusing at times to see which perspective I was reading. After finishing the novel, I felt like I didn't know enough about the characters that I had just read about for 200+ pages, which is not something I should feel after finishing a whole novel. We were introduced to quite a few characters and then the 3 main characters. Although we followed them the entire book, I didn't really learn anything about Abi, Liam, or Del. And I very much wanted to know more of a backstory with them. Also, the side characters we were introduced to I felt were not seen enough. I wanted to learn more about Abi's sisters, and see that family connection that she had.

After taking a couple of days to formulate what I wanted to say, I find I am still puzzled. I have several mixed feelings swirling around in my head about this one!

The main issue I feel is the main character, Abi. I did not like her whatsoever!! She was very manipulative. She wanted everything-her way all the time. Very childish. She never hesitated to play the victim card whenever it suited her. She didn't make me feel sorry for her-exactly the opposite! In my eyes, there were no redeeming qualities here.

The men also have issues, but they are more understandable. Paired with Abi- I just couldn't get behind any of them. I think this is the first time I have not only had no connection with the characters, but I also didn't want them together. Abi was the reason. She came off so trashy! She left such a overall bad taste in my mouth, I didn't want her to taint the guys any more than she already had!

I generally love ménage books and totally love reading about the dynamics it involves. It was a bit of a surprise that I was reacting this way to this story. It did not work for me, as it seemed to jump all over the place. Even the sex scenes, although at times hot, left me feeling dirty-and not in a good way! Ménage books should make you want to be a participant, not make you run for the hills!

Obviously, everybody has their own opinions and can pass their own judgement. This is just the way I saw things and what didn't work for me. You may see things very differently.

This book was a interesting one for me to read, I have to say erotica wasn't something I thought I would love but with this story I really did fall in love with it. I feel like this story didn't quite reach the standard I was expecting but since erotica is a relatively new genre for me, I'm not reading too much into it.

It was definitely enjoyable and I do think people will love this story.

This was an okay read, I am okay with love triangles, not my favourite, but they don't make me go crazy. Honestly, I skimmed most of the book, not because of the story, but because I really didn't like 2 of the 3 main characters

Liam - Liam is the husband who won't give up. The title of the book comes from him, he just needs to sign the divorce papers and Abi will be free of him. He still loves her though, and he knows she still loves him. He is sweet, patient, and kind; Super sexy and dominant; Likable and easy to get along with, practical and hopeful. He had to grieve,and now that he is through that cycle, he wants his wife back

Del - Best friend of Abi's brother, promised to look after her at college, so despite attraction to Abi, stayed away. Introduces her to his friend Liam, they hit it off crazy, and are soon married. He stays friends with them both, and is there for Abi when Liam drowns in his grief. Not that Abi believes her marriage is over and makes a play for him, he goes for it. He knows Abi still has feelings for Liam, but he wants her

Abi - can we just start with the spelling of her name, with all the spellinh choices, this annoyed me. I kept thinking A-buy. Then there is her knowledge she loves her husband, but she doesn't think he loves her, no matter what he does. She is kinda whiny, very selfish, and completely unaware of how awful she treats people around her. Plus, her family his utterly annoying with trying to figure out what is best for her, giving her advice, and bugging her. Also, she was supposed to have a medical condition, but at the end of the book, it magically wasn't an issue

The story wasn't awful, and Liam was wonderful, and he did manage to pull it all together at the end. Abi became a bit more likable once he pulled it together, and Del was the faithful puppy lopping alongside. But for most of the book, and most if it is Abi, the characters weren't great, making the story passably okay

This was my first Opal Carew book, and even though parts of it were rushed and didn't make sense, it was a good enough read for me. It did start off slow though and took me a while to get into it so it will be up to the individual reader whether or not they stick with it or not. I'm glad I did even when in parts the characters and plot definitely tested my patience because them and it were so frustrating sometimes.

This had potential to be a good story but failed to get there.

Opal Carew is a favourite of mine but unfortunately this book just didnt hit the mark. Between the wishy washy plot to the annoying and at times slutty female I just couldn’t get into it. I opened this book with the understanding that the two men would come to an understanding for Abi. To be honest i dont even know why either one wanted her. Her character was beyond over the top.

Hit and miss.. 2.5 stars
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I have a ton of mixed feelings about this book. I have read several books by this author now. In fact, I just finished one not too long ago. So when I started delving into this story, I have to say I was a bit shocked.

The main issue for me is the female character Abi. She is so unlike any other character that this author has developed before. Maybe that’s the problem. Comparing her to other books.

However, with the underlying theme of one woman trying to decide between two men, the way this book was written sheds a negative light on Abi. She comes off kind of trampy and very unsure of her feelings.

I don’t get me wrong. I’ve read many books that share a MFM theme that work. This one did not work until you were about 3/4 of the way through the book. Had the “solution“ be introduced earlier, it may have made for a better read.

I did not connect with any of the characters really because I was so fixated on the slutty ways of Abi. The only reason I kept reading was I hoped the author would turn the book around and find a solution for the problem. And she did. The book got much better around the halfway mark.

The book does have some positive attributes one of which is if you are looking for a book about loads of steamy sex and trying to decide between two hot men, this is it. Unfortunately, that really was not enough to salvage a better review, from me, at least. On Goodreads, 2 stars means it's was ok... and that is where this lands for me

So my main problem with the story was pretty much the story writing style I can get with but the story being told wasn't believable or even something I could relate to.

I expected for some mutual understanding between two men about a woman. But what I got was a woman married to a man who she has amazing sexual chemistry with but no love on her end. She's been wanting her brothers best friend for years that I think it's shadowed what is right in front of her.

She seems ungrateful and selfish. Liam seemed genuine and Del seemed...I don't know exactly. But this book lacked story where it had sex

This was a good romance. I liked how she couldn’t decide between the two men. She did end up happy!

I’m a fan of Opal Carew’s, but unfortunately this one fell flat for me. I could not connect with the characters or the premise of the story.

Wow were to start...

Ok so I read Heat a few months back and that was my first encounter with this author. It was an ok read but nothing I would go back and re-read. When this story fell into my netgalley tbr pile I thought let's give it another go because there's plenty of authors I've read were not all of their books are my cup of tea. This book was worse! I'm not trying to be cruel to the author.. but this story was a freaking struggle to read. If it weren't for me reviewing it I would of dnf it.

I did not like Abi what's so fucking ever. She was childish, manipulative, condescending and an all round idiotic character. She wanted everything but nothing. She played the victim when it suited her. She was so easy to hate it's not even funny.
Liam was the most likeable thing about the story and even then I was so frustrated with him. I wanted him to grow balls and tell her to fuck off. He fucked up but he was hurting to and she had no understanding of that. He didn't defend himself enough, he was like a lapdog waiting to be petted.
Del again is another lapdog. Firstly your running after your besties wife after setting them up because you didnt have the balls to make a move on her. Secondly you know he loves his wife despite her being a brat and your being a worm and moving in on her. Thirdly you didn't want her with him then all of a sudden your down for a poly relationship? Fuck no!, get outta here with that big pile of steaming turd.

Uch I can't even I swear. I couldn't connect to characters I dislike or have zero respect for. The story jumped all over the place and I found myself skimming a tonne!. The sex could be hot at times but some of the terminology just made me cringe. The whole polygamy/ polyamory thing is something that doesn't bother me and when done right can be so fucking hot but this just didn't make sense. It didn't fit and to me didn't work. I didn't get any of it and it guts me to have such a negative review because I don't want that shit. I want to love everything I read because I love romance but I'm sorry this just didn't work for me.

I kindly received this ARC from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Holy hot Batman! Why choose when you can have both? I delicious wish fulfiillment wrapped in fantasy, a perfect pick for romance readers looking for more edge to their HEA's.

Abi has been in love with Del for years, but they never got around to acting on their mutual attraction. And then she met and married his best friend, Liam.But when Abi and Liam’s marriage falls apart, Abi decides to take control of her life and find her happily-ever-after with Del. So when they’re all staying in a country inn for her brother’s wedding, Abi decides to slip into Del’s bed and seduce him.When I started reading I couldn't put it down I read the book i couldn't put it down. Opal is magnifysent writer.I cannot wait to read more of her books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.

Received an arc and am voluntarily leaving a review. This book was awesome. But every book by this author is awesome. Exciting plot. Fun characters. A home run in my book.

Very sexy, as I would expect from an Opal Carew book. Abi is separated from Liam but wants Dell. She thinks she wants to divorce LIam,, is just waiting for him to sign the papers, but it turns out that maybe there's a way for the 3 of them to be together. I'm not entirely sure I bought the whole way it played out, but it was a fast, sexy read.

But I would say that the strangest thing about this book was all of the magical thinking about how pregnancy works. Not a whole lot about it made sense, and it did bother me. There's so much of it, and it felt more like a distraction than anything else.

I am a big fan of Opal Carew. I have loved the beginning of the story up to the point where they all went away together, and it went a bit down hill after that. Abi I found her at time too selfish, Del and Liam are supposed to be best friends but I didn't see any connection between them. Personally I would have preferred Abi to choose only Liam but hey, this was a menage story. The sex scenes very very hot though. Big thumps up there.
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review that is all my own.

Abi has never gotten over her failed pregnancy which resulting in her being unable to have children. She fell out with her husband, Liam, due his withdrawal at this tragic time and has been waiting for him to sign the divorce papers for years. She still wishes her brothers best man, Del, didn’t feel the urge to protect her rather than act on their unrequited love and has decided to do something about it at her brothers wedding. I found this story entertaining but with absolutely no emotional depth hence the rating. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved reading the amazing and captivating romance story. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of the story written by the phenomenally talented author, Opal Carew.
Abbi lost her baby, and her husband, Liam, became closed off from her, and Abbi's friend, Del, was there for her. Liam wants Abbi back and refuses to sign the divorce papers. Del decides its time to go after what he wants and loves, Abbi.
Read the highly recommended and wonderfully written love story capturing and engaging the reader throughout the story.

Hot ménage romance, with emotional, family setting of a permanent nature.
Very good book.