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Robbie (Confessions, #1)
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Confession (nope, no pun): I have never read MMM. Heck I don't read MMF or MFM all that much. It's the idea of one person usually being added to an established relationship. It makes it difficult for me to believe that all partners in a three-way relationship are equally well loved and there is no imbalance and one of them is left behind, emotionally. So going into "CONFESSIONS: ROBBIE" was a bit of challenge for me but since Ella Frank has written one of my favorite MM series it was a no-brainer that I at the very least (see what I did there?).
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Mar 08, 2018
bookshelves: arc, boys-who-love-boys, favorite-authors, favorite-couples, favorites, favorites-2018
“Regrets only happen when you aren’t brave enough to try something that scares you."
Confession (nope, no pun): I have never read MMM. Heck I don't read MMF or MFM all that much. It's the idea of one person usually being added to an established relationship. It makes it difficult for me to believe that all partners in a three-way relationship are equally well loved and there is no imbalance and one of them is left behind, emotionally. So going into "CONFESSIONS: ROBBIE" was a bit of challenge for me but since Ella Frank has written one of my favorite MM series it was a no-brainer that I at the very least (see what I did there?).
This trilogy starts off pretty much about the time when the last book of the Temptation series ended. it's about Robbie Bianchi, Julien Thornton and Joel Priestley, also dubbed The Princess, The Prick and The Priest. With a triple point of view Ella Frank ensures that we get a good feel for all three main characters and their thought processes.
From the first moment Robbie's sassy and fun personality was introduced in he brought a cheeky element into the story. In consistency with Temptation he continues to be the loud, proud, playful and endearing young man, who lights up a room with his cheerful and sweet disposition. He is pure sunshine. That is not to say that he doesn't have a care in this world. Like all people he has had painful experiences but he doesn't dwell on it and moves forward with his eyes wide open. Robbie is a firecracker and with him The Priest and The Prick get more than they bargained for.
I think we met Joel Priestley for the first time in Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine's love child, the #PresLocked series. He was still living in LA until Logan and Cole (Temptation series) invited him to become a full partner at their law firm. The intense, stoic and closed off Priest has always been an enigma. From the moment Robbie and the charismatic lawyer meet they rub each other the wrong way. In "Robbie" we get to know the real Joel Priestley and he was. UTTER. PERFECTION.
I'm totally gone for him. He is protective of those he loves, caring in an unassuming way, which is surprising for an intense man like him and it was then that I fell head over heels in love with him. He is the pillar people use for support, the man everyone looks at for advice. But there is also a darker side about him and that manifests itself in Joel always being in control and deliciously dominant.
Lastly there is Julien, Priest's husband, who craves closeness and warmth. This and Robbie's zest for life attracts him to the spitfire. Julien is a tv chef with a bad reputation. He is charming, magnetic, a little impish and seductive. But like Priest he is also a top dog which makes their relationship a little complicated. There is no doubt that they love each other, there is always a sense of complete devotion but to balance out their natures they need a third party. Robbie complements them in every way. With his sunny, mischievous and precious personality he brings lightness and a beautiful sweetness into Joel and Julien's marriage that had been missing before.
Now. This is Ella Frank and we know what a DIRTY BIRD she is. She writes hands down some of the hottest, filthiest sex scenes and if you think Logan and Tate were hot, Priest, Julien and Robbie will incinerate your Kindle.
Remember when I said in the beginning that three-way relationships are always a little difficult for me? Robbie grows into this relationship. There is absolute transparency about what Priest and Julien expect and complete honesty about their feelings. I adore this. I love that they see the special young man Robbie is. He is being cherished and wooed and there is no doubt in my mind that the connection with him will end up being as deep as the one Priest and Julien share. It just comes so natural because there is no pretense and pure acceptance from the first moment. It's also all kinds of sweet to see Robbie slowly fall in love with the man he used to dislike so passionately.
The last thing Robbie remembered hearing as he drifted off to sleep was the soft tap tap tap of a man who was a little less strange to him tonight� and a whole lot of wonderful.
The story is pretty light so far but I'm sure that Ms Frank will crank up the angst in the next installment. There is a lot in the past of Julien and Joel that needs to be explored and I'm sure there will be a little bit heartbreak along the way which will have my emotions all over the place. Well, Ella, bring. It. On.
"CONFESSIONS: ROBBIE" is a solid, enchanting introduction to this new series. Joel Priestley, Julien Thornton and Robert Bianchi have charmed me and left me craving for more of their unique, fascinating and surprisingly homogeneous constellation. The waiting for May begins, when CONFESSIONS: JULIEN will be released:
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Mar 08, 2018 02:59AM
OMG. LOVE this review. Thank you - you just made me excited about MM again. Will buy book instantly. Have a lovely day hun!
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Wow MMM? It must be a lot of penises XDTerrific review, hon!
AWESOME review hun! <3 xoxo
Lovely review, darling. I need my MMM fix lol. What are you rating this one btw? just says "read"
Carrot wrote: "OMG. LOVE this review. Thank you - you just made me excited about MM again. Will buy book instantly. Have a lovely day hun!"Thank you, love! That makes me happy! I hope you love it as much as I did <3
Elle wrote: "Wow MMM? It must be a lot of penises XDTerrific review, hon!"
LOL!
thank you, sweetness!
Michelle wrote: "Brilliant review babe ❤❤�"Thanks, hon! xx
Sonya ♕Chatterbooks book blog� wrote: "AWESOME review hun! <3 xoxo"Thanks, love! xxx
Maria✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦ wrote: "Lovely review, darling. I need my MMM fix lol. What are you rating this one btw? just says "read""Eeep that has been happening a lot lately :O Thanks, babe!
It was a 5 star read for me.
Incredible review, hon. Glad you enjoyed Robbie and his 2 men
Malene_D *BadAndDirtyBooks* wrote: "Incredible review, hon. Glad you enjoyed Robbie and his 2 men"Thanks, love! xx
Christy wrote: "Fabulous review, sweetheart!!! xoxo"Thanks, lovely! <3 xx
awesome review Astrid!
Kickass review Astrid xox
Super review, lovey. Haven’t read an MMM in a while. Adding x
⚜️dzٳٱ⚜️ wrote: "Great review Hun! 😉💕😘"Thanks, lovely! xx
Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ wrote: "awesome review Astrid!"Thank you, Sharon! xx
KAT � Kitty Kat's Crazy About Books � wrote: "Kickass review Astrid xox"Thank you, Kat xx <3
Monique wrote: "Great review!!"Thank you! x
Ana wrote: "I don't think I've ever read MM, ever. Great review hoe."Dude. You should!
Thanks, Slutty McSluttison.
Wonderful review, Astrid! �
Brilliant review Astrid! I rarely read m/m and m/f/m or m/m/f. If I do it's usually PNR/Fantasty genre. Mostly because that way they are all Mates and they love each other equally. :) xx
Angela (Reading Frenzy Book Blog) wrote: "Wonderful review, Astrid! �"Thank you, Angela! <3
Aisling Zena wrote: "Brilliant review Astrid! I rarely read m/m and m/f/m or m/m/f. If I do it's usually PNR/Fantasty genre. Mostly because that way they are all Mates and they love each other equally. :) xx"Thank you, sweet lady! It's really hard for me to imagine loving two people equally most of the time :D
Spectacular review and visuals Astrid. I read book 1 of her first m/mmm and I always meant to get back. I am very intrigued by this one/new series! xoxo
Terrific review, sweetie! Glad you loved it. :) xx
Amazing review, sweetie! xx ;)
TERRIFIC review, doll! I am so excited to read this! Happy you loved it! :) xoxo
So you are an angst junkie? Terrific review ;-) xx
Glad you loved it. Great review Astrid!
SueBee★bring me an alpha!� wrote: "Spectacular review and visuals Astrid. I read book 1 of her first m/mmm and I always meant to get back. I am very intrigued by this one/new series! xoxo"Thank you, Sue! I loved Logan & Tate. So good.
I hope you'll love Confessions just as much as I did!
Maida»-(¯`v´¯)-» wrote: "TERRIFIC review, doll! I am so excited to read this! Happy you loved it! :) xoxo"Gi's Spot Reviews wrote: "Amazing review, sweetie! xx ;)"
Coco.V wrote: "Terrific review, sweetie! Glad you loved it. :) xx"
Thank you lovelies! xx
Sophie "Beware Of The Reader" wrote: "So you are an angst junkie? Terrific review ;-) xx"Actually, no. It's really a matter of the mood I'm in. I don't choose my reads for the angst!
Thank you, Sophie!
Lyndy Ann � wrote: "Wonderful review honey :-) x"Thanks, love!
˥SDz� wrote: "Glad you loved it. Great review Astrid!"Thank you, Sharon! x
FAB review Hun! :)xoxoxo
Awesome review <# Glad you got a winner, love <3 xx
I e read my way through Ella Frank’s “Temptations� (Logan and Tate) plus “Confessions�. Books, Robbie, Julien and Priest. Loved every one of them. Half way through “The Princess, The Prick and the Priest�. I enjoyed getting more of the individual backstories and their “baggage�. next will be “Henri� then “Bailey�. ‘Henri� appears in Priest’s individual story where we see the darker side of Priest’s childhood. I’m so glad there are many more Ella Frank’s books waiting for me to read, but I’ll always remember with great fondness all of the guys in “Temptations� and “Confessions�.
