Book Review: FOUR LETTER WORD by K.M. Neuhold (Love Logic #2)

Four Letter Word

Love Logic Series, Book 2

KM Neuhold

M/M/M/M Romance, Menage

Release Date: 03.20.20

Blurb

Relationships are hard enough between two people...can the four of us make it work? Or is love nothing more than a four letter word?

Polyamory...the first time Riot says the word, it feels like everything slots into place. Maybe I’m not greedy for loving both of my best friends at once…

For most of my life, I didn’t think I could ever have the kind of love I’ve been dreaming of, but somehow a sexy bartender with a major sweet tooth is making it all seem possible.

Maybe Riot is right: our capacity for love is bigger than most people let themselves feel. But will Leo and Hudson feel the same? Will they be willing to try to build this beautiful, complicated life with me?

If I can keep them from ripping each other’s heads off that is...

*** This is book two in the Love Logic series and can be read as a stand-alone. This is a MMMM story full of love and heat.

Universal Buy Link: 

http://mybook.to/fourletterword

Carra's Review

Polyamorous relationships written well in a story can make for very satisfying reading, particularly for those who enjoy reading about the intricacies of relationships and relationship development.  Four Letter Word is one of those ones that is written well, and it’s those characters who are driving the story.

The four men that wind up coming together here have a head start with three of them (Bishop, Leo, and Hudson) being long-time best friends—though with Leo and Hudson estranged from each other at the start of the book—since middle school.  That estrangement is one of the hurdles in the way of that final puzzle piece clicking into place for the foursome.  Bishop is the anchor that holds everyone together; Leo, Hudson, and Riot are all drawn to him, and it’s like he’s the catalyst for their eventual…quartet? tetrad?  Pick your own term ;-)

Watching these relationships evolve was like seeing essential elements snap into place one by one.  Bishop and Riot.  Bishop and Hudson.  Bishop and Leo.  Riot and Hudson.  Riot and Leo.  And that final, elusive Leo and Hudson piece.  As each one locks into place, the connections grow stronger and deeper…and one that final piece clicks, as a reader you feel like everything is complete.  

Not only that, but the author achieves this in a realistic manner—though granted with all these moving parts and the issues they face this does take longer, so I couldn’t make this a single-sitting read.  There was nothing too angsty, and my only tiny frustration was Leo’s stubbornness when it came to hearing Hudson out regarding what caused their estrangement in the first place.

Four Letter Word is falling somewhere between 4-4.5 stars for me; readers looking for a believable, character-driven multi-M story will absolutely enjoy this book, and I would definitely recommend it.  The story is told from the point of view of all four men, something that contributes to the longer feel of the book but that also gives you a better understanding of each character.  You will find plenty of physically intimate scenes since all permutations of the foursome get a chance to shine…and those scenes plus the adult language make this book one for readers 18+.

About the Author

Author K.M.Neuhold is a complete romance junkie, a total sap in every way. She started her journey as an author in new adult, MF romance, but after a chance reading of an MM book she was completely hooked on everything about lovely- and sometimes damaged- men finding their Happily Ever After together. She has a strong passion for writing characters with a lot of heart and soul, and a bit of humor as well. And she fully admits that her OCD tendencies of making sure every side character has a full backstory will likely always lead to every book having a spin-off or series. When she's not writing she's a lion tamer, an astronaut, and a superhero...just kidding, she's likely watching Netflix and snuggling with her husky while her amazing husband brings her coffee.

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New Release-Excerpt: FOUR LETTER WORD by K.M. Neuhold (Love Logic Series #2)

Four Letter Word

Love Logic Series, Book 2

K.M. Neuhold

M/M/M/M Romance, Menage

Release Date: 03.20.20

Blurb

Relationships are hard enough between two people...can the four of us make it work? Or is love nothing more than a four letter word?

Polyamory...the first time Riot says the word, it feels like everything slots into place. Maybe I’m not greedy for loving both of my best friends at once…

For most of my life, I didn’t think I could ever have the kind of love I’ve been dreaming of, but somehow a sexy bartender with a major sweet tooth is making it all seem possible.

Maybe Riot is right: our capacity for love is bigger than most people let themselves feel. But will Leo and Hudson feel the same? Will they be willing to try to build this beautiful, complicated life with me?

If I can keep them from ripping each other’s heads off that is...

*** This is book two in the Love Logic series and can be read as a stand-alone. This is a MMMM story full of love and heat.

Universal Buy Link: http://mybook.to/fourletterword

Excerpt

“Damn, that smells incredible,” Riot says, sniffing the air like a bloodhound as we step inside.

“Leo must be baking something.”

“He bakes?” His voice dips low, sounding almost reverent, and I chuckle.

“He bakes,” I confirm. “Come on, I’ll introduce you.”

Sure enough, we find Leo in my small kitchen, surrounded by dirty dishes, pulling a pan of brownies out of the oven. He clearly hasn’t gotten bored of the make Bishop blush game, because he’s shirtless, a pair of low-slung track pants barely clinging to his hips, showing off the curve of his ass in the most mouthwatering way.

“Damn,” Riot breathes quietly from behind me.

“No kidding,” I mutter back.

Leo sets the pan down and turns to us. His smile falters for a second when he realizes I’m not alone, and he eyes Riot suspiciously.

“Hey, I didn’t realize you were bringing someone home with you.”

“Would you have had a shirt on if I’d told you?” I tease.

Leo scoffs. “No, I’d have been naked,” he jokes back.

“Well, it’s never too late,” Riot flirts, shamelessly raking his eyes over my best friend. “And are those brownies? If so, can I have one?”

“We haven’t even been properly introduced yet and you’ve already asked me to get naked and share my brownies with you? Someone is awfully forward.”

“Sorry, I have a sweet tooth,” he apologizes, flashing Leo a boyish grin. “I’m Riot, by the way.” He holds a hand out to Leo.

“I’m Bishop’s very best friend in the whole world.”

“Is that your Christian name?”

Leo throws his head back and laughs. “That would be Leonard, but my friends call me Leo.”

“Nice to meet you, Leo.”

About the Author

Author K.M.Neuhold is a complete romance junkie, a total sap in every way. She started her journey as an author in new adult, MF romance, but after a chance reading of an MM book she was completely hooked on everything about lovely- and sometimes damaged- men finding their Happily Ever After together. She has a strong passion for writing characters with a lot of heart and soul, and a bit of humor as well. And she fully admits that her OCD tendencies of making sure every side character has a full backstory will likely always lead to every book having a spin-off or series. When she's not writing she's a lion tamer, an astronaut, and a superhero...just kidding, she's likely watching Netflix and snuggling with her husky while her amazing husband brings her coffee.

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Review & Excerpt: UNEXPECTED by K.M. Neuhold (Inked #3)

Unexpected

Inked Series, Book 3

KM Neuhold

M/M Menage Romance

Release Date: 12.26.19

Blurb

Kyle needed a place to stay, he never thought it would turn into so much more.

So, your gorgeous boss, Maverick, and his yummy husband, Ari, are letting you stay with them while you get back on your feet? Here are a few simple tips:

Don’t call his husband Daddy. I know it’ll be difficult, but seriously, don’t.

Don’t leave a pair of red, lacy panties in their bed.

If you hear interesting noises from their bedroom in the middle of the night, don’t peek in. Don’t.

And most importantly, don’t fall in love.

Follow these tips and everything should go as expected.

**This book is the third book in the Inked series, which is a spin-off of the Heathens Ink series, but it CAN be read as a stand-alone. Unexpected is a super sweet, steamy MMM story with low angst and very light Daddy kink.

Purchase Link

mybook.to/UnexpectedInked

Excerpt

Ari ripped into me, and I don’t blame him. If anything, I think he went too easy on me and forgave me too quickly. If I hadn’t forgotten my laptop in my office, would I have ever known Kyle was sleeping there? He said he wasn’t planning to stay long, so what was his plan? Sleeping in his car? Going to a homeless shelter? Sleeping on the street?

Bile rises in my throat, my appetite completely gone.

Ari is telling Kyle about his many jobs, and I take a second to look at the kid. I’ve never seen him without makeup on. He looks like a completely different person. He’s still beautiful, but in a more understated kind of way. You might look past him on the street, and what a tragedy that would be.

I shake off the thought. I made him homeless, and now I’m checking him out. I think that earns me a first class ticket on the trip to hell I’ve already been booked for.

I push the food around on my plate until the two of them are finished eating, then I gather all the dishes.

“You don’t have to clean up after me,” Kyle argues as I pick up his silverware to take to the sink to wash.

“Consider it part of my penance,” I answer dryly.

“You don’t need any penance. I told you it’s fine.”

I don’t bother to respond, because I think all three of us know it’s far from fine.

In spite of my insistence that I can take care of everything, Ari wipes down the counters and puts away the dishes once they’re washed and dried while Kyle slides onto the floor and sits cross-legged petting Piglet. He looks so young sitting on the floor with the dog in his lap, his face clean and a hint of red under his eyes that suggests he cried recently.

My chest aches at the sight—with guilt and something else I can’t put my finger on. Ari’s lips pressing against my shoulder startles me, and I turn my head to give my husband an apologetic smile. He raises his eyebrows at me in an unspoken question that I can’t quite decipher. Is he wondering what I’m thinking? Why I haven’t told him more about Kyle? If I was checking out Kyle? I’m not sure I have a good answer for any of those things.

Carra's Review

This combination of main characters—Ari, Maverick, and Kyle—was just perfect. Anytime I start reading a story with an established couple where a third comes into play, I’m always unsure as I sit with my fingers crossed hoping that the dynamic of the couple doesn’t get ripped apart with the new addition. Here, Maverick actually has a similar concern…though his worry is more focused on not getting hurt again if things don’t work out.

Thankfully, Kyle does not feel like an add-on to Ari and Maverick’s marriage; it’s more accurate to say that the three of them together fully complement each other and their triad makes them complete.

For those who like men in lingerie, Kyle will not disappoint (and his choices do trigger certain events in the story). For those who like boys and their Daddies, the connection between Kyle and Ari will make you smile. And for those who love M/M/M relationships, Ari, Maverick and Kyle will absolutely satisfy as a triad. Drama? Not so much…a touch of angst, yes; and Maverick’s apprehensiveness to getting involved with Kyle with his ongoing worry of losing him did wear on me just a bit. In the end though, the choices the three of them made concerning their individual and collective paths mean everything comes to a gratifying conclusion.

Unexpected was a solid 4-star read for me. Though it does feature quite a few supporting characters from the author’s previous books, it can definitely be read as a standalone. And as you might have expected, this book is meant for readers 18+ for adult language and sexual content.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author K.M.Neuhold is a complete romance junkie, a total sap in every way. She started her journey as an author in new adult, MF romance, but after a chance reading of an MM book she was completely hooked on everything about lovely- and sometimes damaged- men finding their Happily Ever After together. She has a strong passion for writing characters with a lot of heart and soul, and a bit of humor as well. And she fully admits that her OCD tendencies of making sure every side character has a full backstory will likely always lead to every book having a spin-off or series. When she's not writing she's a lion tamer, an astronaut, and a superhero...just kidding, she's likely watching Netflix and snuggling with her husky while her amazing husband brings her coffee.

 linktr.ee/KMNeuhold