this was a quick, easy, spicy read!! i was looking for something exactly like that when i requested this book so it was so perfect. if you want great spice, mmf, a novella with little plot, and just a quick smutty read then this is for you.

This was a short, fun read that had far more plot than I imagined it would going in. I would have liked to get some details from midway through the end moved to the beginning. I think it would have flowed better. However, I had a great time either way.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Thanks to Netgalley and Ava Colt for the download of this ARC.
This is an erotic short story about three friends, two men and a woman who go from friends to lovers. The story is divided into three different slots of time that help the reader keep up with the progression of the short story. It is a fast-paced read with quite the spice, a nice friendship and proof of trust from beginning to end. The two guys are attracted to their female friend and she is to them, so there is no room for doubts of what ifs about the mechanics of their relationship and it just happens in a refreshing way.
The spicy scene reflects different desires, all of them always according to their wants, so the fact that there is consent helps a lot to see some of the submissive practices in a better light.

A VERY short story about a threesome of students exploring Europe AND each other! A super cute why choose, short enough that I couldn't classify it a romance it is mostly just smut but it's got a cute little story with it, and it's a happilyy ever after so I have no complaints! Plus, a little bit of consensual degradation kink was thrown in there so I am eating well tonight!!
Thanks to netgalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review!

3½ Stars

Anne, Theo & Nathaniel are college students who are studying abroad. Anne is attracted to Theo & Nathaniel, and the guys are both attracted to Anne. After a night out, the guys decide to gauge Anne's interest in being with them both for the night. Unbeknownst to the guys, this is something Anne has fantasized about, but she wasn't sure if the guys felt the same way. This starts the friends off on a summer fling that could potentially lead to more.

I liked this short, sweet, and streamy read. It was a little heavier on the plot than I expected, which was okay with me. There were a few information dumps with details that weren't really necessary. I also felt like the dialogue was a little clunky at times.

The story seemed to get better as it went along. The ending was satisfying and felt like the characters were headed into an exciting new chapter in their lives.

A short sexy story in three parts. Life moves and forwards in three chunks in this book, including a beautiful villa with a beach and New York City. There’s a little time outside the bedroom, but most of the book is Ann and her two men engaged in sexy time. this short story is very much a short story however it is exciting and erotic and worth the read..

It was hot, it was sexy and it was short! A perfect palate cleanser for those who love steamy sex scenes and this one had 2 guys! It was pitched just right.

A short story with a lot of steam! This book was exactly as advertised and it was a hot read. The plot was simple but the spice was fantastic between the characters. Thank you NetGalley, and Ava Colt for the gifted copy.

Short and sexy, why should you have choose between the two or choose at all? The characters were sexy and the settings were sexy. I personally wanted a bit more description with the spicy scenes. Don’t get me wrong, they were sexy, but something was missing.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this eArc of Take Two.

A spicy and quick read. I enjoyed learning about the characters, and would love to see this develop into something more - series or a novel. Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC.

Not my normal genre by any means, but a short, steamy read! Its tough to believe Nathanial and Theo would not have jealously between them, but definitely a quick read! Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the free e-copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

2.5 ** rounded down
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Plenty of spice
👎🏽 degradation & bdsm elements

Anne is studying abroad in Europe and has two new friends. Before their final semester abroad ends, they take a chance and break out of the friend zone. What follows is a night full of debauchery and firsts for the trio. Will this night end in disaster or become the beginning of something else?

The author makes it clear that this book isn’t about the plot, however, I found it had more of a storyline than I originally expected. Unfortunately some of the plot points were inserted via parentheses and in the middle of scenes. This occurs often and completely took away from what little storyline there was. I felt as if the beginning could have been better organized with a lot of the information dumped toward the end, being presented before the opening act 😉.

This novella wasn’t my taste and I debated if I should dnf. There are elements of degradation that I found absolutely disgusting, such as, spitting into the FMC mouth and slapping her face with his 🍆. Although the typographical/ grammatical errors and disjointed information dumps took away from the story, I’m glad I pushed through because I found I liked the end of part two and part three better.

This book was complimentary from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.

the author has stated as a disclaimer that there is no full story here, just a stand alone narrative about three people exploring their sexual feelings for each other. But a little introduction into the emotional core of either of the three would have helped. The three parts are at best described as standalone events with no prior connection to each other. The spice factor is high, and the author has explored the sexual dynamics between the trio explicitly and vividly. For that alone, I would give the book two stars. I reserve the three stars for if there was an exploration of friendship between the three, but alas there is none.
Perfect for a quickie read. Enjoy!

This book didn't have much of a story line. It was short and the sex was soft BDSM. The guys didn't interact with each other, only her. When he spit in her mouth and made her swallow I almost quit reading it. That's revolting to me.

In this short novella, we meet Anne, Nathaniel and Theo. They are three friends who go to school together. Nathaniel and Theo have been fantasizing about sharing their best friend Anne for a while. But what will happen if they do? And can they still be friends after?

This novella is very short. If you're looking for a book with a good plot, this book is not it. But if you are looking for a book full of spice, this book is for you.
The book is written in 3rd person, which i didn't like very much. It made it harder for me to understand the book and what was going on.
Overall it was a quick and spicy read. I wish it would be longer.

I received an advance review copy (ARC) for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

**Review for *Take Two: A Contemporary New Adult Sexy Short Story* by Ava Colt**

In *Take Two*, Ava Colt delivers a quick and steamy read that captures the essence of youthful exploration and romance. The story revolves around Anne and her two male best friends, Nathaniel and Theo, as they navigate their feelings and relationships during a trip across Europe. At just 38 pages, the novella leans heavily into its erotic elements, with sizzling scenes that ignite the pages from the start.

While the narrative primarily focuses on the sexual chemistry and dynamics of a polyamorous relationship, it lacks deeper character development. Readers looking for a robust plot may find the storyline somewhat thin, but the book excels in its exploration of trust and the complexities of modern relationships. The dialogue occasionally feels stilted, yet Colt’s writing effectively conveys the passionate connection among the trio.

Overall, *Take Two* serves as a fun, lighthearted escape for fans of high-heat romance and quick reads. If you’re in the mood for a fast-paced, steamy adventure without the weight of heavy themes, this novella is worth a try

Short but steamy.

I would have like more preamble to the story and a little bit more substance. But as a short story it's quick good read.

3.5 Stars!

This book is a short and sweet story will only being 38 pages long. It was a quick read and for all you romance and smut lovers - very ideal! Of course it was short so you only really got a small glimpse into the three characters, Anne, Nathaniel and Theo. This book was very steamy and has somewhat of a snapshot of a storyline too.

Thank you to NetGalley for this copy in exchange for a review.

Short novella of three students who decide to take their friendship to the next level and travel around Europe together having a lot of steamy fun on the way. For a short book the characters have a lot of personality and the plot is still a driving force of the story.

his erotic novel certainly delivers on its promise of steamy, intense scenes that leave you breathless. The sex scenes are well-written, detailed, and incredibly hot, making it a page-turner for fans of the genre. The chemistry between the characters feels electric, and the author doesn't shy away from exploring a variety of sensual encounters.

However, while the heat level is undeniably high, the character development leaves something to be desired. The protagonists are a bit one-dimensional, and their backstories don't dive deep enough to create strong emotional connections with the reader. The plot could have benefited from more time spent on building the characters beyond their sexual dynamics.

That said, if you're looking for an erotic escape with passion at the forefront, this book delivers. Just don't expect a deep emotional journey alongside the heat.