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.
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.”
4 of 5 Stars
Wow…I know I’ve read other poly books but none as good as this one. Going in, I wondered how the author would successfully pull off a good story (not just erotica) of 4 men forging a relationship, especially 3 with a lifelong history bringing in someone new and 2 of the lifelong friends not speaking to each other. I think the history of the 3 is the only way to make the story organic and believable, especially since there is a lot of sex in the book. Bishop may be the glue that ties this quad together but it’s Riot, the newbie, who gets them started in the first place.
I was impressed with the individuality and complexity of each character. I also appreciated how each of them forged individual relationships with Riot and got to know him first through Bishop but also on their own to strengthen the overall bond. While I can see how some might view Riot’s relationship with Leo or Hudson as ‘insta’ developing it didn’t feel rushed to me and I think the setting and end goal, as well as the shared fondness/love of Bishop, helped push them along more quickly.
There were a couple of times I felt jealous on each of their behalf, but it worked out for them all in the end.
There are a couple of characters I look forward to reading about in future books! So far this has been a fantastic series!
Read Book 1
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.