A menage a trois is defined in the dictionary as a domestic establishment or household that consists of a husband, a wife and a lover. They’re hot in the erotic romance world and very popular with readers. Since Fringe Benefits, my menage a trois story is out on Friday from Ellora’s Cave, I thought I’d run through some of my favorite titles and authors in this arena. In no particular order…
1. Jory Strong – I’d be hard-pressed to choose my favorite from Jory’s titles. They’re not all menage a trois but no matter what Jory writes, the story is hot and a great read.
2. Maya Banks – also writes some good books. Sometimes the bed is even more crowded!
3. Decadent by Shayla Black
4. Lauren Dane – her upcoming title Undercover is a threesome. Also check out her Ellora’s Cave backlist. I always enjoy Lauren’s books.
5. Lora Leigh – I’m a huge Lora Leigh fan and recently enjoyed reading Wicked Pleasure.
6. Opal Carew’s Twin Fantasies.
7. Annmarie McKenna’s Blackmailed.
8. Dawn Halliday – Honeymoon Castaways
9. Samantha Kane – hot regency historicals. Pick one. 
10. Lorelei James – I’ve mentioned her books before. Some of the books in her western series have menage a trois scenes. I’m saving her latest release, Rough, Raw and Ready for the weekend when I’ve completed my word count.
11. Lynn LaFleur – Michelle’s Men
12. Tielle St. Clare – Summer’s Caress Some very hot werewolves.
13. Fringe Benefits by Shelley Munro
Flatmates. Best friends. Casual lovers.
Life’s good—a friends-with-benefits deal works perfectly with her male flatmates, but Marie Wright secretly craves more. A hot threesome. Erotic pleasure. Silken touches from both Shane and Kelvin. One hot summer day the sensual tension explodes between the three. For Marie each caress is a slice of ecstasy. It’s seductive magic, and she’s bewitched. Momentary pleasure isn’t enough. She wants a future with her lovers—a permanent ménage a trois—but if she makes a wrong move, she might irreparably destroy their friendship and lose everything.
Read an excerpt here. Buy your copy from Ellora’s Cave on 14 November 2008.
Have I missed any of your favorites? Do you think a menage a trois relationship is plausible or do you think there would be too many problems to overcome?
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November 13th, 2008 at 3:43 am · Link
Wow… This list gives me hope for the WIP bouncing around in my head… But what I write isn’t erotica, so…?
Hmmm… I’ll have to work on that.
Happy TT!
Ciao!
November 13th, 2008 at 5:39 am · Link
I’ve read four of the thirteen authors listed. Some excellent books there. *g*
Congrats on the upcoming release of Fringe Benefits, Shelley!
November 13th, 2008 at 6:46 am · Link
Mmmmm …… I do love me some menage a trois. *drool* Great list! Happy Thursday!
November 13th, 2008 at 7:09 am · Link
Oh wow! There are some I’ve missed! I have to drop by BN.com and order them.
November 13th, 2008 at 7:13 am · Link
Do I think a menage is plausible? I think it is if you have the right mix of personality types. Definitely not something for a controlling person, or the jealous type.
Wishing you many sales on your next release. Happy T13!
November 13th, 2008 at 7:53 am · Link
I’d never thought of a menage a trois going beyond the bed before. You’re giving me ideas.
November 13th, 2008 at 9:04 am · Link
Thanks Shelley for including me on the list. I’m in some great company! Congrats on the release. Looks like this is turning out to be a great year for you.
November 13th, 2008 at 10:51 am · Link
Quite a list! Here’s hoping your book does well!
November 13th, 2008 at 11:44 am · Link
My current fave menage story is “Rough Justice” by KyAnn Waters — she really dealt with it in a unique way. One that’s good for sheer heat in a small package is “Hired Hands” by Wendi Darlin.
I’m writing yours down, though. I love me a good threesome
November 13th, 2008 at 11:55 am · Link
Congratulations on your book!
*hugs*
Paige
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November 13th, 2008 at 1:45 pm · Link
You should read Robin L. Rotham’s Carnal Harvest. WOO, verra hot. I look forward to Fringe Benefits.
November 13th, 2008 at 2:12 pm · Link
I’d like to add Eve Vaughn. Her menage a trois book – Stranded is fantastic. Also Tequila Truth by Mari Carr is another menage a trois story. It’s been recently released.
I think a menage a trois is plausible only if the two men are close to begin with. For example – best friends for years, twins etc.
November 13th, 2008 at 4:44 pm · Link
Amy, how could I forget Robin’s book? I have read that one.
Mysti – thanks for the suggestions. I’m keeping a list because I really like a threesome story that’s well done.
Rebecca – ah, I noticed Tequila Truth when it came out but haven’t purchased it as yet. Thanks for the suggestions.
Like you, I think a threesome needs a special bond and I like to think that it can happen in real life. I don’t enjoy the stories where the author wimps out the end and makes a couple rather than a threesome. I usually enjoy the writing but always want to rewrite the ending. This is why my threesomes always end up happy together.
November 13th, 2008 at 7:10 pm · Link
Big congrats on your book! Great list!