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I tried really hard to get into this book and it's completely possible it was just my mindset at the time. I can see myself enjoying Three-Way Spilt at a later date but right now, it just wasn't for me.

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Elia Winters is such a fiery writer! This book met and exceeded my expectations and was so HOT. It's what erotica should be and I loved it.

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This is book one of a brand new series and a brand new author to me. The author did a good job of creating the characters and giving me a good idea of who they are. She even detailed the current relationships between all of the characters so I knew where we were starting at. Their relationships with each other separately (Ben and Mitchell) and together (Ben, Mitchel, and Hannah) just didn't hit the mark. It felt like it was a convenience rather than chemistry based romance. I enjoyed the story and the sex scenes were scorchers but it lacked something to make it a 4 star.

I'm definitely keeping an eye on this author and will be reading more of her in the future.

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Three-way split is a fantastic read. Lol funny, sigh inducing swoony and fanning myself. All the feels and the stars. Happy reading everyone!!!

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I am rooting so hard for this book to win a RITA award (problematic as those awards are), and absolutely have fallen in love with this author's work!

A deliciously explored polyamorous relationship between two men who own a brewery and the local sex-toy store owner that develops into feelings for all. Not only is this story hot as all get out, the emotional depth Winters brings to each of the characters and their journey to happily ever after is just *chef's kiss* perfection.

Absolutely will be diving in to Winters back-list!

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I give this book 5 stars. The storyline between Hannah, Ben and Mitchell was well written and a great HOT must read book. The men own a restaurant and she owns a sex shop. She has a proposition for them regarding a combined booth at a community event. Will they say yes? Will they become a team or not? I whole heartedly recommend this book. I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Readers Copy of this book.

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I just really enjoyed this book. It was just really easy to get lost in this book. I will definitely be reading more by this author.

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Nice read. The characters are engaging and the sexy scenes really are so. However, Hannah seems a bit superfluous. I thought the real chemistry and romance was between the guys and she was just a plot device to get the book classified under MMF. I'm really not sure why she can't just be written as a f-buddy in this book, I don't feel the "relationship energy" so to speak. Thank you for the free copy though.

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Three-Way Split is book one in the Comes in Threes series by a new to me author, Elia Winters.

Hannah Stewart grew up always feeling sort of middle of the road. Like she never really stood out, or did really well at any particular thing. She loved Mapleton, Massachusetts, loved the small town vibe, and decided to open her own business there, a sex toys store.

Hannah enjoyed her independence. She wanted to succeed and know that it was her that did it. She enjoyed sex but had no interest in a romantic relationship. She didn’t want to be dependent on anyone. Her business had been open for four years and she would have been in the green except that the landlords had raised the rent on her building and it was killing her profits. If something didn’t change soon, she would have to close.

Mitchell Fredericks and Ben Harrington have been friends since college. When Ben’s life fell apart, Mitchell suggested they go into business together and buy a pub in Mapleton. They also became roommates. They had been living and working together for seven years now and their business was successful. Both men are bi-sexual and two years ago, they decided to add sex into their relationship. No emotions, no commitments, just best friends with benefits.

Hannah often went into the pub and had been crushing a bit on Mitchell for some time but never let her desires be known. Planning stages have begin for the town’s fall festival and this could be just what Hannah needs to give her business a boost, only she can’t afford the booth fees. So Hannah, Mitchell and Ben form a partnership for the event. This is the first time she really has gotten to know Ben and is instantly attracted. Can she really be this attracted to both men? Sparks soon fly and Hannah explores her attraction first individually with the men and then all together. But she makes it clear that this is just for fun. During the course of their time together, all three of them are forced to assess their feelings for one another. Could Mitchell and Ben have had feelings for each other all along and just never admitted it to themselves. Can they add Hannah into the mix or is trying to form a relationship with three people involved doomed to fail?

“How about you? Do you like mixing business and pleasure?”
“My business is pleasure.”

Okay, I have mixed feelings about this book. While I wasn’t head over heels in love with the characters, I did enjoy them. And this book is getting four stars because the heat level is off the charts! Hannah bothered me a little bit with her independence streak. Not so much where it came to her business but in her approach to relationships.

SPOILER
The biggest thing that bothered me, though, was the ending. I want my romance books to have a Happy Ever After. To know that the people involved have found their forever love and are committing themselves to each other, no matter how many are involved in the relationship. This book ends with a happy for NOW! No long term commitment. No promise of monogamy. I want them to move in together, maybe the promise of a wedding. So, this left me feeling a bit cheated. Yes, they all love each other and they are very happy, but no promise for the future.

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Three-Way Split is the perfect combination of steaminess and actual processing of emotion! I love a good "non-traditional" relationship, and I really liked Hannah, Mitchell, and Ben. None of them is perfect, but they compliment each other well.

I also really enjoyed Elia Winters' writing, and it was easy to follow each characters' inner voice.

I'll be continuing this series!

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I have enjoyed mmf romances in the past and I am always excited to discover new ones, so I have been looking forward to star "Three-Way Split". I also found it pretty interesting as well that the author is in a polyamous relationship herself.

The book started out well with getting to know Mitchell and Ben who are business partners and friends with benefits as well as Hannah. It was an interesting setting with the businesses of the three and Hannah getting to know each guy separately but I thought that their relationship lacked in chemistry. There was a lot psychological explaining of a polyamous relationship but I really missed the emotional side of their relationship.
Sometimes I also had the feeling that the romance concentrated more on Mitchell and Ben.

There were some pretty steamy scenes which were good to read but I thought that the focus wasn't on the sex only.
The book was enjoyable but I expected a bit more from the story and the characters.

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I received a copy of this book for a fair and honest review. I enjoy the three MCs in this book. It is sensual, hot and steamy in all the right ways. It is was not like any of the romances I have been reading as of late and that is refreshing and good. Hannah is a woman who approaches Mitchell and Ben about a business venture. She ends up being attracted to each of them and they both know about since they are friends. Looking forward to more books by this author.

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A well written sexy romance book that is relatable and makes you want to be them. Sexy characters and even hotter story.

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Big fan of menage books when done right - however this one just didn't settle well with me. I wasn't a fan of the attitude and it struck me as more of a fun try than looking for more and taking a shot at it. Missed the mark and fell short of what I was looking for in a menage romance.

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Hot, but with a good overall story line as well. Three fairly well developed characters that draw you in, with just enough conflict to keep the story moving outside of the bedroom. Plenty of erotic heat and situations!

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4 stars

This was a good story, and for the most part I liked the characters. Hannah drove me a little crazy, but only because she's so stubborn and hell-bent on doing things without help (to which I can completely relate!)
Ben and Mitchell are business partners and best friends with benefits. They are both attracted to Hannah, and vice versa. The chemistry was very good between the three.
I do love that this story was about more than just a ménage. Its actually a polyamorous story, and it was told in a very great way. There is nothing wrong with loving more than one person, and Elia does a fantastic job at showing that in this story.
Overall, this is a very steamy read, and if you love love, then you will most likely enjoy this book.

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Hannah runs her own sex toy shop in a small town and doesn't want or need a monogamous relationship. That doesn't stop her from flirting outrageously with the local chef, Mitchell, who is so serious and traditional, he could only want an exclusive girlfriend, right? Little does Hannah know, Mitchell and his business partner, Ben, have been having a non-exclusive relationship for a few years but might be ready to make room for one more.

Probably one of the best M/M/F poly erotic romances I've read so far! Most of the time in books like this, I ended up hating the characters but in this one, I didn't so that was a major plus. They are all likeable, believable and interesting. However, it does have my pet hate of male character/s somehow saving the female character/s (usually financially). Why does this always happen in every single book like this I read? I'd love to see the reverse happen one day. Otherwise, a great read - I'd love to read a sequel Elia, please :)

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This book would have been 4 stars, but the polyamory meeting bothered me. I think it was going great until the main characters started talking about their feelings and fears. It felt very forced given that this was the first time they were even discussing the option of something more. And in a room of strangers no less. I think the conversation was needed as it was a HUGE tipping point in the book, but I think it could have happened after the meeting at one of their homes over some alcohol.

Otherwise, this really is a great book with a LOT of steamy scenes.

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A solid 3.5 stars. Realistic characters and situations made this polyamory book an enjoyable read. Definitely a scorcher too!

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This book is HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!! Like melt your kindle HOT! So many times I had to stop, calm myself down and keep reading. Mitchell, Ben and Hannah have some serious chemistry and will light your kindle up! I swear just when it couldn't hotter, it did!
On a side note, I loved how the author brought this subject to light and handled as well as expected. While Ben, Hannah and Mitchell have chemistry, they also have a friendship that is so strong. I loved every character and every scene in this book!

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